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Cabo Verde country is a Brand
Cabo Verde

Bordering countries
No Bordering Countries

Land area
4,033 Sq Km

Aprox Population
0.52 million

   
Government
National Government
Cabo Verde Government
National Law
NA
National Police
NA
National Capital
Praia
National Population
555,987
Latest population
Independence Day
July 5
National Helplines
Police - 132
Ambulance - 130
Fire - 131
Water/electricity emergency - 800 11 33
Child help-line - 8001020

Emergency numbers
Ambulance: 130
Fire: 131
Police: 132

Interesting facts
Cape Verde is named after Cap Vert, which means Green Cape in Senegal, which is the western most point in Africa

The natural winds on the clear sea waters make Cape Verde one of the best spots for windsurfing, diving and kite surfing

The islands are the 3rd largest nesting site for the endangered Loggerhead turtles.
The beaches of Boa Vista and Santa Maria, give you the rare opportunity to see these animals in the wild







World Heritage Sites
Cidade Velha , Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

Tourism spots, locations





Botanical Gardens






Zoos

Celebrities in Cabo Verde

Maria Alice singer
Germano Almeida author, lawyer
Rufino Almeida aka Bau musician
Orlanda Amarilis writer
Carlos Andrade basketball player
Mayra Andrade singer
Jose Antonio Tavares dos Anjos journalist, historian, genealogist
Bana (Adriano Goncalves) singer
Jorge Barbosa poet, writer
Viriato de Barros writer
Vladine Biosse boxer
Victor Borges politician
Jose Brito politician, ambassador
Amilcar Cabral agricultural engineer, writer, nationalist
Teofilo Chantre musician
Davidson Renato da Cruz Coronel aka Bijou footballer
Mario Correia basketball player
Oceano da Cruz footballer, manager
Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha "Nani" footballer
Silvino Manuel da Luz politician, diplomat
Abilio Duarte politician
Bela Duarte artist
Vera Duarte human rights activist, politician
Cesaria Evora singer
Elvis Evora basketball player
Fantcha singer
Gelson Fernandes footballer
Daniel Damasio Ascensao Filipe poet, journalist
Ana Firmino singer
Aguinaldo Fonseca poet
Jorge Carlos Fonseca president
Corsino Fortes writer, ambassador
Sergio Frusoni poet
Arlindo Gomes Furtado bishop
Jose Emilio Furtado footballer
Joao Gomes basketball player
Aalviar Lima kick boxer
Lidiane Lopes sprinter
Manuel Lopes novelist, poet, essayist
Suzana Lubrano singer
Gabriel Mariano poet, essayist
Joao Cleofas Martins writer
Ovidio Martins poet, journalist
Rodrigo Mascarenhas basketball player
Luis Romano de Madeira Melo poet, novelist, folklorist
Adysangela Moniz judoka
Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro former president
Jorge Fernandes Monteiro (Jotamont) musician, composer
Wania Monteiro gymnast
Yolanda Morazzo writer, poet
Jose Maria Neves politician, prime minister
Manuel de Novas poet, composer
Eva Verona Teixeira Ortet politician
Tito Paris singer, musician
Aristides Maria Pereira former president
Pedro Pires former president, former prime minister
Fernando Quejas singer, songwriter
Ivone Ramos writer
Gualberto do Rosario former prime minister
Ruben Sanca long distance runner
Odair Sanches basketball player
Gil Semedo recording artist, performer
Baltasar Lopes da Silva writer, poet, linguist
Onesimo Silveira writer, politician
Armando Zeferino Soares composer, author
Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares politician
Henrique Teixeira de Sousa physician, author
Manuel Inocencio Sousa politician
Eugenio Tavares poet
Tcheka (Manuel Lopes Andrade) singer, songwriter
Antoninho Travadinha musician
Joao Vario writer, neurosurgeon, scientist, professor
Carlos Veiga politician, former prime minister
Fatima Veiga politician, diplomat, ambassador
Armenio Vieira journalist

Tourism & Tourism Agencies in Cabo Verde
Cidade Velha , Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
 
Interesting Facts in Cabo Verde
Cape Verde is named after Cap Vert, which means Green Cape in Senegal, which is the western most point in Africa

The islands are divided into two sections, the Barlavento islands that are windward and the Sotavento islands on the leeward side. Bonus fact – Windward means the upwind from the point of reference and Leeward is the direction downwind of the point of reference

The natural winds on the clear sea waters make Cape Verde one of the best spots for windsurfing, diving and kite surfing

The islands are the 3rd largest nesting site for the endangered Loggerhead turtles. The beaches of Boa Vista and Santa Maria, give you the rare opportunity to see these animals in the wild
Charles Darwin studied flora and fauna in Cape Verde in 1832

The highest point is Mount Fogo, which is an active volcano, its highest peak is 2,829 meters above sea level

The currency used in Cape Verde is the Escudo – it is illegal to bring escudos in or out of Cape Verde

The language spoken is in Cape Verde is Portuguese, as the islands were a Portuguese colony from 1462-1975

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia

The country has 1,1557 square miles of land

Political Parties in Cabo Verde

Movement for Democracy (Cape Verde)
Movimento para Democracia, MpD
Founded : 1990
Website : www.mpd.cv

African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde
Partido Africano da Independência de Cabo Verde, PAICV
Founded : January 1981
Website : http://www.paicv.cv/

Democratic and Independent Cape Verdean Union
União Caboverdiana Independente e Democrática
Founded : 1981
Website : http://www.ucid-cv.com/

Labour and Solidarity Party
Partido de Trabalho e Solidariedade, PTS
Founded : 1998
Website : None

Democratic Renewal Party (Cape Verde)
Partido da Renovação Democrática, PRD
Founded : 2000
Website : None

Democratic Convergence Party (Cape Verde)
Partido da Convergência Democrática, PCD
Founded : 1995
Website : None

Other parties

People's Party (Cape Verde)
Social Democratic Party (Cape Verde)
Modernize São Vicente Movement

Rivers in Cabo Verde