Cape Verde - Wikipedia
WEBCape Verde (/ ˈvɜːrd (i)/ ⓘ, VURD (-ee)) or Cabo Verde (/ ˌkɑːboʊ ˈvɜːrdeɪ / ⓘ KAH-boh VUR-day, / ˌkæboʊ -/ KAB-oh -, Portuguese: [ˈkabu ˈveɾdɨ]), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 s...
Cabo Verde | Capital, Map, Language, People, & Portugal
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Cabo Verde, country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital. Cabo Verde is named for the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (French: Cap Vert), which is located in nearby Senegal and is the nearest point on the continent.
Cape Verde Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Cape Verde, officially known as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the northwest coast of Africa. It comprises a group of ten volcanic islands, which are divided into the Barlavento (windward) and Sotavento (leeward) groups.
History of Cabo Verde | Events, People, Dates, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 2024 · History of Cabo Verde, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Cabo Verde. The islands off the west coast of Africa that constitute Cabo Verde were uninhabited until they were colonized by Portugal in the mid-15th century. After centuries under Portuguese rule, Cabo Verde won.
Cape Verde country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Cape Verde country profile. Poor in natural resources, prone to drought and with little arable land, the Cabo Verde or Cape Verde islands have won a reputation for achieving political...
Cabo Verde - The World Factbook
WEBBackground. The Portuguese discovered and colonized the uninhabited islands of Cabo Verde in the 15th century; Cabo Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. The fusing of European and various African cultural traditions is reflected in ...
Cape Verde - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBA virtual guide to the islands of Cabo Verde, or Cape Verde, an island nation on an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa, about 600 km west of Senegal. Cape Verde shares maritime borders with Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Cape Verde – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBCape Verde or CV (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, Kriolu: Kabu Verdi) is a country off the coast of West Africa. It is in a cluster of islands of the Atlantic Ocean, 570 km (350 mi) off the western coast of Senegal.
Cape Verde: Facts and Information - TripSavvy
WEBOct 24, 2018 · Cape Verde is famous for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine. Americans may not have heard much about Cape Verde, but Europeans are much more familiar with the islands as a winter escape.
Discover the wonders of Cape Verde.
WEBImmerse yourself in the essence of this enchanting archipelago and let yourself be inspired by Cape Verde’s visual richness. Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply enjoying nature and culture, this gallery reveals the wonders that await you! All islands. All islandsSanto Antão IslandBrava IslandBoa Vista IslandSantiago IslandSão ...
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