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Description The Cape Verde islands consist of two small (volcanic in origin) archipelagos, about 400 miles off the western coast of Africa. These once uninhabited islands were first discovered by the ancient Phoenicians, then later colonized and exploited by the Portuguese, beginning in the 15th century. In the 16th century the islands became an infamous trading center for African slaves, and eventually, an important stop for transatlantic sea traffic in the 19th century. After becoming an overseas province of Portugal in 1951, the islands gained their independence on July 5, 1975. Most of the indigenous people are descendants of African slaves, and some still speak Crioulo, a Creole dialect. The local economy depends on agriculture and limited tourism. Unfortunately, consistent drought has ravaged Cape Verde for decades, and many of the residents have moved away as food shortages are commonplace. Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of Cape Verde Population 420,979 Capital City Praia (96,000) Largest Cities Praia, Mindelo, Santa Maria Currency Cape Verdean Escudo Currency Converter here Latitude/Longitude 14º93' N, 23º54' W Languages Portuguese Flag here National Day 5 July; Independence Day Religions Catholic, traditional beliefs Land Land Area 4,030 sq km (1,556 sq miles) Landforms The islands are hilly and mountainous (all volcanic in origin), and encircle by rugged cliffs and reefs. Mt Fogo on Fogo Island is an active volcano. There are no significant rivers. Largest Island Sao Tiago (991 sq km) (383 sq miles) Highest Point Mt. Fogo (2,829 m) (9,281 ft) Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean, sea level Land Divisions 17 municipalities; including Boa Vista, Brava, Maio, Mosteiros, Paul, Praia, Porto Novo, Ribeira Grande, Sal, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, Sao Domingos, Sao Filipe, Sao Miguel, Sao Nicolau, Sao Vicente and Tarrafal.

Maps Large (color) map here Cape Verde Outline Map here Cape Verde CIA version here Cape Verde Maps at UT here African Continent (printable) here African Continent here Africa Landforms Map here African Outline Map here Recommended Links Cape Verde (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here Cape Verde Links here Cape Verde News here Cape Verde Photos here Cape Verde Travel Info and Warnings here PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS NOTE: Before making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate important details regarding all passport and visa requirements. The experienced people at Travel Visa Pro can answer all of your questions! Climate Weather on the islands is erratic at best, and very windy. July through October are the warmest months with highs in the low 80s. Cooler temps are common the balance of the year.

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