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
Cape Verde - Timeline - BBC

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

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

Now, Spain Unites With Morocco, Tanzania, Cape Verde In New Weather Alert: What Tourists Need to Know for Summer Travel In Canary Islands Agadir, Taghazout, Tangier and Zanzibar - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Spain Unites With Morocco, Tanzania, Cape Verde In New Weather Alert: What Tourists Need to Know for Summer Travel In Canary Islands Agadir, Taghazout, Tangier and Zanzibar  Travel And Tour World

Events: 53rd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Kultura Festa - UMass DartmouthEvents: 53rd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Kultura Festa  UMass Dartmouth

Cape Verde becomes an upper middle-income country (World Bank) - Financial AfrikCape Verde becomes an upper middle-income country (World Bank)  Financial Afrik

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

Meet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde - oneearth.orgMeet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde  oneearth.org

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

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

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

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

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

Inauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo - African Development Bank GroupInauguration of Cabo Verde’s Technology Park in Praia and Mindelo  African Development Bank Group

Uplifting Cape Verdean heritage: Resilience, legacy and the American Dream: Commentary - The Providence JournalUplifting Cape Verdean heritage: Resilience, legacy and the American Dream: Commentary  The Providence Journal

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

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

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)

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

EOI - Cabo Verde - TechPark CV Art Competition - PTCV - II - African Development Bank GroupEOI - Cabo Verde - TechPark CV Art Competition - PTCV - II  African Development Bank Group

Botswana 1-0 Cape Verde (10 Oct, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaBotswana 1-0 Cape Verde (10 Oct, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

Small-scale, big impact: New insights into marine biodiversity around the Cape Verde islands - Phys.orgSmall-scale, big impact: New insights into marine biodiversity around the Cape Verde islands  Phys.org

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

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

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

France, Sweden, Eritrea, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Kosovo, Sudan, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece – What Factors Are Driving the Rise and Fall in Schengen Visa Applications for 2024? - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Sweden, Eritrea, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Kosovo, Sudan, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece – What Factors Are Driving the Rise and Fall in Schengen Visa Applications for 2024?  Travel And Tour World

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

Cape Verde 1-1 Egypt (15 Nov, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaCape Verde 1-1 Egypt (15 Nov, 2024) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

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

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

Slovenia fly into main round as Cape Verde overcome in Zagreb - IHFSlovenia fly into main round as Cape Verde overcome in Zagreb  IHF

List of Countries - BritannicaList of Countries  Britannica

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

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

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

Cabo Verde's Digital Transformation in full expansion with African Development Bank Support - African Development Bank GroupCabo Verde's Digital Transformation in full expansion with African Development Bank Support  African Development Bank Group

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

Third time lucky for Cape Verde? - IHFThird time lucky for Cape Verde?  IHF

African Development Bank hosts pivotal Civil Society Organizations Open Day in Praia, Cape Verde - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank hosts pivotal Civil Society Organizations Open Day in Praia, Cape Verde  African Development Bank Group

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

Déjà vu for Cape Verde who face co-hosts once again - IHFDéjà vu for Cape Verde who face co-hosts once again  IHF

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

‘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

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

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

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

Cape Verde inaugurates landmark tech park, aiming to become the “Tech Islands of West Africa” - ZAWYACape Verde inaugurates landmark tech park, aiming to become the “Tech Islands of West Africa”  ZAWYA

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

“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

China’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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

Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in symptomatic children from Cape Verde. - ScienceDirect.comMolecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in symptomatic children from Cape Verde.  ScienceDirect.com

Man with Nazi flag accused of stomping Cape Verde flag due in court - abc6.comMan with Nazi flag accused of stomping Cape Verde flag due in court  abc6.com

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

Cape Verde’s first prime minister reflects on struggle for independence - The Bay State BannerCape Verde’s first prime minister reflects on struggle for independence  The Bay State Banner

Cape Verde’s independence built on determination over resources: MP - channelafrica.co.zaCape Verde’s independence built on determination over resources: MP  channelafrica.co.za

Cape Verde vs Egypt | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF - IHFCape Verde vs Egypt | Croatia/Denmark/Norway 2025 | © IHF  IHF

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

Man accused of stomping on Cape Verde flag outside ceremony in East Providence - abc6.comMan accused of stomping on Cape Verde flag outside ceremony in East Providence  abc6.com

African Development Bank funds second Tech Park in Mindelo - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank funds second Tech Park in Mindelo  African Development Bank Group

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

New Bedford, Fall River to host Independence Day celebrations, East Providence to mark Cape Verde milestone - abc6.comNew Bedford, Fall River to host Independence Day celebrations, East Providence to mark Cape Verde milestone  abc6.com

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

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

Tackling multidimensional poverty in Cabo Verde - World Bank BlogsTackling multidimensional poverty in Cabo Verde  World Bank Blogs

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

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

Cabo Verde - General DebateCabo Verde  General Debate

R.I. man arrested after allegedly throwing Cape Verdean flag to the ground and stomping on it - The Boston GlobeR.I. man arrested after allegedly throwing Cape Verdean flag to the ground and stomping on it  The Boston Globe

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

Carmen Souza combines English sea shanties with Cape Verdean rhythms - BBCCarmen Souza combines English sea shanties with Cape Verdean rhythms  BBC

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

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

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

Biden arrives in Cape Verde on 1st leg of 3-day trip to Africa - Anadolu AjansiBiden arrives in Cape Verde on 1st leg of 3-day trip to Africa  Anadolu Ajansi

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

Cape Verde’s first ever Olympic Games medallist David Pina disappointed with the outcome - IBA - International Boxing AssociationCape Verde’s first ever Olympic Games medallist David Pina disappointed with the outcome  IBA - International Boxing Association

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

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

Assessing Internet Development in Cabo Verde - UNESCOAssessing Internet Development in Cabo Verde  UNESCO

Validation workshop for Cabo Verde’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and SMEs capacity building - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Validation workshop for Cabo Verde’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and SMEs capacity building  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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

Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Extravagance in Government, Wants Needs of the Poor Prioritized - aciafrica.orgCatholic Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Extravagance in Government, Wants Needs of the Poor Prioritized  aciafrica.org

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

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

Cape Verde Launches Landmark Tech Park, Aims to Become “Tech Islands of West Africa" - Tech LabariCape Verde Launches Landmark Tech Park, Aims to Become “Tech Islands of West Africa"  Tech Labari

Is it safe to visit Cape Verde? Everything to know after holiday illness claims - The TimesIs it safe to visit Cape Verde? Everything to know after holiday illness claims  The Times

July will 'now and forever' be Cabo Verdean Heritage Month in New Bedford - capeandislands.orgJuly will 'now and forever' be Cabo Verdean Heritage Month in New Bedford  capeandislands.org

Cape Verde's lively carnival parade - France 24Cape Verde's lively carnival parade  France 24

CV Telecom announced tender for fiber network replacement in Cape Verde - Data Center DynamicsCV Telecom announced tender for fiber network replacement in Cape Verde  Data Center Dynamics

From College Hill to Cabo Verde, students connect history, heritage and health in global course - Brown UniversityFrom College Hill to Cabo Verde, students connect history, heritage and health in global course  Brown University

Dal 29 ottobre 2025, nuovo volo diretto easyJet da Milano Malpensa a Capo Verde (isola di Sal) - The Flight ClubDal 29 ottobre 2025, nuovo volo diretto easyJet da Milano Malpensa a Capo Verde (isola di Sal)  The Flight Club

Sahara: Cape Verde Doubles Down on Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity - Morocco World NewsSahara: Cape Verde Doubles Down on Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity  Morocco World News

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

News | Hoteliers, travel experts chart Cape Verde Islands' evolution as the next Atlantic Ocean hot spot - CoStarNews | Hoteliers, travel experts chart Cape Verde Islands' evolution as the next Atlantic Ocean hot spot  CoStar

Cape Verde's agricultural transformation: From drought to innovation - africanews.comCape Verde's agricultural transformation: From drought to innovation  africanews.com

START OF LEG 2 FROM CABO VERDE TO CAPETOWN - team-malizia.comSTART OF LEG 2 FROM CABO VERDE TO CAPETOWN  team-malizia.com

New Bedford Cape Verdean Independence Day celebrations feature parade, food, Ernestina tour, music - New Bedford GuideNew Bedford Cape Verdean Independence Day celebrations feature parade, food, Ernestina tour, music  New Bedford Guide

Archived: ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present Cape Verde citizen convicted of multiple criminal charges - ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)Archived: ERO Boston arrests unlawfully present Cape Verde citizen convicted of multiple criminal charges  ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)

Cape Verde invests in travel industry degrees to boost economy - University World NewsCape Verde invests in travel industry degrees to boost economy  University World News

European Union and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - European CommissionEuropean Union and Cabo Verde renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  European Commission