Cape Verde

The Republic of Cape Verde is a republic located on an archipelago of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups.

"Cape Verde" is named for Cap-Vert, now in Senegal, the westernmost point of Africa.

Republica de Cabo Verde

coat of arms

(In Detail) (Full size)

National motto: Xxxxx

Official languages Portuguese, Crioulo

Capital Praia

(optionally) Capital's coordinates X� X' N/S, X� X' E/W

(optionally) Largest City Xxxxx

President Pedro Pires

Prime Minister Jos� Maria Neves

Area
- Total
- % water Ranked xth
4,033 km²
xx% / Negligible

Population
- Total (2001)
- Density Ranked xth
401,343
xxx/km²

GDP (PPP)
- Total (Year)
- GDP/head Ranked xth

xxx,xxx millions $
xx,xxx $

Currency CV Escudo

Time zone UTC -1

Independence
- Declared
- Recognised (Event Xxxx)
July 4, 1975
(Year)

National anthem Xxxxx

Internet TLD .CV

Calling Code 238