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| Area |
total: 4,033 sq km land: 4,033 sq km water: 0 sq km |
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temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and very erratic |
| Population |
423,613 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words) |
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www.CapeVerdeTravel.com
Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa you can find a world of your own with the islands of Cape Verde. The archipelago is made up of 10 islands and 8 isles of volcanic origin.
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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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