Cape Verde

Country Cape Verde
Capital Praia
Continent Africa
Currency Cape Verdean escudo(CVE)
Languages Portuguese & Cape Verdean Creole

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The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, a one-party system was established and maintained until multi-party elections were held in 1990. Cape Verde continues to exhibit one of Africa's most stable democratic governments. Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population is greater than its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents.

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Cape Verde - Wikipedia
Cape Verde - CIA World Fact Book
Cape Verde - BBC
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Cape Verde recovers from deadly floods caused by Storm Erin - Eye on Africa - France 24Cape Verde recovers from deadly floods caused by Storm Erin - Eye on Africa  France 24

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - AP NewsIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  AP News

FIBA AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal: Angola vs. Cape Verde - XinhuaFIBA AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal: Angola vs. Cape Verde  Xinhua

40% chance of cyclone in the next 48 hours near Cape Verde Islands, US NHC says - ThePrint40% chance of cyclone in the next 48 hours near Cape Verde Islands, US NHC says  ThePrint

Angola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700 - fiba.basketballAngola defeat Cape Verde in front of a record crowd of 12,700  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde - Thousands of People Devastated By Sudden, Severe Floods - allAfrica.comCape Verde - Thousands of People Devastated By Sudden, Severe Floods  allAfrica.com

Cape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão - BBCCape Verde floods: State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão  BBC

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people - ReutersCape Verde floods kill at least eight people  Reuters

TUI Care Foundation sets up fund to support flood victims on Cape Verdean islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão - TUI GroupTUI Care Foundation sets up fund to support flood victims on Cape Verdean islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão  TUI Group

About Cachupa, Memory, And A Quiet Culinary Revolution In Cape Verde - Travel and Leisure AsiaAbout Cachupa, Memory, And A Quiet Culinary Revolution In Cape Verde  Travel and Leisure Asia

Cape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts - DWCape Verde - The Reality Behind the Resorts  DW

Tech Park Cape Verde is officially launched - Developing TelecomsTech Park Cape Verde is officially launched  Developing Telecoms

Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Local teen dancer selected to travel to Cape Verde - Miltontimes.comLocal teen dancer selected to travel to Cape Verde  Miltontimes.com

Cape Verde eliminate reigning champions Tunisia - fiba.basketballCape Verde eliminate reigning champions Tunisia  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2 - fiba.basketballCape Verde's historic rally shut down RD Congo on Gameday 2  fiba.basketball

Dally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde - fiba.basketballDally hits game-winning shot as Côte d'Ivoire overcome Cape Verde  fiba.basketball

Cabo Verde Hurricanes Are Typically Not A US Threat; That Danger Is Usually From 'Homegrown' Storms - The Weather ChannelCabo Verde Hurricanes Are Typically Not A US Threat; That Danger Is Usually From 'Homegrown' Storms  The Weather Channel

Cape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment - FIVBCape Verde builds competitive beach volleyball programme through Empowerment  FIVB

Benin, Cape Verde, Gabon, Mozambique top African WC qualifying groups - SportstarBenin, Cape Verde, Gabon, Mozambique top African WC qualifying groups  Sportstar

Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day - Education InternationalCape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day  Education International

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupFrom maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Prevalence of diabetes and its associated factors in Cape Verde: an analysis of the 2020 WHO STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases risk factors - BMC Endocrine DisordersPrevalence of diabetes and its associated factors in Cape Verde: an analysis of the 2020 WHO STEPS survey on non-communicable diseases risk factors  BMC Endocrine Disorders

Cabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaCabo Verde invests in improving the quality of care for the elderly  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Georgia 1-1 Cape Verde (8 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaGeorgia 1-1 Cape Verde (8 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Cape Verde bounce back, send Rwanda home - fiba.basketballCape Verde bounce back, send Rwanda home  fiba.basketball

Cape Verde Islands were devasted by Hurricane Erin. How you can help in New Bedford. - SouthCoastToday.comCape Verde Islands were devasted by Hurricane Erin. How you can help in New Bedford.  SouthCoastToday.com

EasyJet captain suspended after getting 'drunk and naked' in hotel - BBCEasyJet captain suspended after getting 'drunk and naked' in hotel  BBC

Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence - DWCape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence  DW

Cape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth - TechAfrica NewsCape Verde Unveils €45M Tech Hub to Drive Digital Growth  TechAfrica News

Atlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank - Down To EarthAtlantic archipelago Cabo Verde needs to invest $140 million annually to address its climate & development challenges: World Bank  Down To Earth

Prime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration - Seatrade Cruise NewsPrime minister of Cape Verde attends Mindelo Cruise Port inauguration  Seatrade Cruise News

Cabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges - INSIGHTS IASCabo Verde: Addressing Climate and Development Challenges  INSIGHTS IAS

Mapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde - ScienceDirect.comMapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde  ScienceDirect.com

Cape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator - International Federation of Journalists - IFJCape Verde: Political party MpD files a complaint against journalist through media regulator  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Cape Verde through to main round for second, successive time - IHFCape Verde through to main round for second, successive time  IHF

Experience the Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde | Explore 2024 - AirtelExperience the Best Places to Visit in Cape Verde | Explore 2024  Airtel

Nine killed as Tropical Storm Erin floods São Vicente, Cape Verde - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformNine killed as Tropical Storm Erin floods São Vicente, Cape Verde  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

Revealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters - AGU PublicationsRevealing the Cape Verde Hotspot Track Across the Great Lakes - Tao - 2025 - Geophysical Research Letters  AGU Publications

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Dispatch ArgusIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Dispatch Argus

Cuba and Cape Verde Strengthen Bilateral Medical Cooperation - cubanews.acn.cuCuba and Cape Verde Strengthen Bilateral Medical Cooperation  cubanews.acn.cu

Argentina take main round victory against Cape Verde - IHFArgentina take main round victory against Cape Verde  IHF

Cape Verde Inaugurates AfDB-Backed TechPark CV - Energy Capital & PowerCape Verde Inaugurates AfDB-Backed TechPark CV  Energy Capital & Power

Meet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde - One EarthMeet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde  One Earth

Basketball Afrobasket 2025: Egypt – Cameroon, Angola – Cape Verde, Today’s duels - Africa Top SportsBasketball Afrobasket 2025: Egypt – Cameroon, Angola – Cape Verde, Today’s duels  Africa Top Sports

“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round - IHF“No fear” – Rito and Cape Verde look to main round  IHF

Particle-bound mercury in Saharan dust-loaded particulate matter in Cabo Verde - ScienceDirect.comParticle-bound mercury in Saharan dust-loaded particulate matter in Cabo Verde  ScienceDirect.com

Iceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb - IHFIceland dispatch Cape Verde in Zagreb  IHF

Digital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon - World BankDigital Transformation in Cabo Verde: The New Horizon  World Bank

Cabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m - African BusinessCabo Verde’s ‘tech islands’ vision backed with $50m  African Business

Tropical Weather Cape Verde Storms - timesdaily.comTropical Weather Cape Verde Storms  timesdaily.com

Wild weather: Taiwan typhoon, Pakistan monsoon, Cape Verde flooding - CTV NewsWild weather: Taiwan typhoon, Pakistan monsoon, Cape Verde flooding  CTV News

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Seymour TribuneIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Seymour Tribune

Ambitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious Climate Action Will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

This giant all-inclusive in Cape Verde provides first-class entertainment - The TimesThis giant all-inclusive in Cape Verde provides first-class entertainment  The Times

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Ottumwa CourierIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Ottumwa Courier

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Bedford GazetteIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Bedford Gazette

José Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation - FIDEJosé Carlos Vaz crowned Cape Verde Champion – International Chess Federation  FIDE

Dutch Caribbean brace as hurricane Erin strengthens after killing eight in Cape Verde - NL TimesDutch Caribbean brace as hurricane Erin strengthens after killing eight in Cape Verde  NL Times

‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks - Mongabay‘Shifting baselines’ in Cabo Verde after 50 years of declining fish stocks  Mongabay

“Huge” – Cape Verde’s Ramos Rocha looking to make history against Argentina - IHF“Huge” – Cape Verde’s Ramos Rocha looking to make history against Argentina  IHF

Digital 2025: Cabo Verde - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Cabo Verde  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Toronto StarIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Toronto Star

Cape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers - cafonline.comCape Verde strengthens squad with three debutants for crucial qualifiers  cafonline.com

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - Decatur DailyIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  Decatur Daily

User satisfaction with health services and healthcare delivery in Cape Verde - BMC Health Services ResearchUser satisfaction with health services and healthcare delivery in Cape Verde  BMC Health Services Research

Cabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004) - ReliefWebCabo Verde - Dengue outbreak DREF Operational Update (MDRCV004)  ReliefWeb

Top 20 Influencers in Cape Verde in 2025 - FavikonTop 20 Influencers in Cape Verde in 2025  Favikon

Vector competence of Culex quinquefasciatus from Santiago Island, Cape Verde, to West Nile Virus: exploring the potential effect of the vector native Wolbachia - Parasites & VectorsVector competence of Culex quinquefasciatus from Santiago Island, Cape Verde, to West Nile Virus: exploring the potential effect of the vector native Wolbachia  Parasites & Vectors

Cabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003 - ReliefWebCabo Verde: DREF Operation-Final Report No. MDRCV003  ReliefWeb

RIU celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala in Cape Verde - Hospitality NetRIU celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala in Cape Verde  Hospitality Net

People and dogs team up to protect sea turtles in Cabo Verde - NaturePeople and dogs team up to protect sea turtles in Cabo Verde  Nature

Cape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš - IBA - International Boxing AssociationCape Verde’s Ivanusa Moreira is gunning for her first medal at IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš  IBA - International Boxing Association

TUI’s Cape Verde expansion takes flight with inaugural flight from East Midlands to Boa Vista - TUI GroupTUI’s Cape Verde expansion takes flight with inaugural flight from East Midlands to Boa Vista  TUI Group

Macau Legend promises alternative to hotel-casino in Cape Verde - Macau BusinessMacau Legend promises alternative to hotel-casino in Cape Verde  Macau Business

Bubista: Cabo Verde’s players have been heroic - FIFABubista: Cabo Verde’s players have been heroic  FIFA

GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview - Sail-World.comGKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde preview  Sail-World.com

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group - BBCWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Mali revive campaign as Cape Verde go top of group  BBC

‘Drunk’ easyJet pilot ‘seen stripping off’ at hotel bar - The Independent‘Drunk’ easyJet pilot ‘seen stripping off’ at hotel bar  The Independent

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde - United Nations VolunteersSupporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde  United Nations Volunteers

Solidarity with Cabo Verde after tropical storm Erin - GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung KielSolidarity with Cabo Verde after tropical storm Erin  GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel

Cape Verde - Fifty years of independence: a model of resilience, democracy, and sustainable development in Africa - Financial AfrikCape Verde - Fifty years of independence: a model of resilience, democracy, and sustainable development in Africa  Financial Afrik

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - livingstonenterprise.netIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  livingstonenterprise.net

Ambitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde - World BankAmbitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde  World Bank

Nurturing equality: a deep dive into Cabo Verde's quest to close the gender earnings gap - World Bank BlogsNurturing equality: a deep dive into Cabo Verde's quest to close the gender earnings gap  World Bank Blogs

A Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island' - WGBHA Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island'  WGBH

It’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - The Virginian-PilotIt’s the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  The Virginian-Pilot

Cape Verde - São Nicolau Island hosts “Social Week” - Vatican NewsCape Verde - São Nicolau Island hosts “Social Week”  Vatican News

Organization collects hygiene products, food for victims of Cape Verde flooding - WJAROrganization collects hygiene products, food for victims of Cape Verde flooding  WJAR

Cape Verde: digital remittances have the potential to boost rural development, says IFAD report - IFADCape Verde: digital remittances have the potential to boost rural development, says IFAD report  IFAD

It's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms - The Daily ProgressIt's the time of year for Cape Verde hurricanes, the longest and most powerful storms  The Daily Progress

Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025: Unlocking Inclusive Growth through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities - World BankCabo Verde Economic Update 2025: Unlocking Inclusive Growth through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities  World Bank

Canary Islands tourism mobilizes in support of Cape Verde after the tragic rains - Maspalomas24hCanary Islands tourism mobilizes in support of Cape Verde after the tragic rains  Maspalomas24h

Rheumatic Heart Disease: Easing the Burden in Cape Verde - Mass General GivingRheumatic Heart Disease: Easing the Burden in Cape Verde  Mass General Giving

Mental Health in Cabo Verde - The Borgen ProjectMental Health in Cabo Verde  The Borgen Project

Starlink Now Operational in Cape Verde - Space in AfricaStarlink Now Operational in Cape Verde  Space in Africa

iibGroup Funds UK Scholarships for Students from Cape Verde and Djibouti - ReutersiibGroup Funds UK Scholarships for Students from Cape Verde and Djibouti  Reuters

FIVB Volleyball Empowerment introduces advanced volleyball tools and technology to Cape Verde - FIVBFIVB Volleyball Empowerment introduces advanced volleyball tools and technology to Cape Verde  FIVB

Corrigendum: Sharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures - FrontiersCorrigendum: Sharks in Cabo Verde, Canarias, Madeira and Azores islands: species richness, conservation status and anthropogenic pressures  Frontiers

Fundraiser for Cape Verde at New Bedford restaurant - WJARFundraiser for Cape Verde at New Bedford restaurant  WJAR