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Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters: Recipes from Angola, Azores, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Goa, Guinea-Bissau, Macau, Madeira, Malacca, Mozambique, Port by Cherie Hamilton

Listen! the Wind by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Guide to Cape Verde Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide by Aisling Irwin

Cape Verde Islands, 2nd by Aisling Irwin

Cape Verde: Crioulo Colony to Independent Nation by Richard A. Lobban

Cape Verde Country Study Guide by International Business Publications

Cape Verde: A "Spy" Guide by International Business Publications

Building and OEM Wire in Cape Verde by MarketResearch.com

The Atlantic Islands: Azores, Canaries, Madeira and Cape Verde Islands by Rcc Pilotage Foundation

Cape Verde Business Intelligence Report by International Business Publications

Cape Verde: Politics, Economics and Society (Marxist Regimes Series) by Colm Foy

The Fortunate Isles: A Study in African Transformation by Basil Davidson

Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde Islands: A Comprehensive Bibliography by Joseph M., McCarthy

Pieter Van Den Broecke's Journal of Voyages to Cape Verde, Guinea and Angola (1605-1612) (Hakluyt Society Third Series by James D. LA Fleur

Waiting for Rain: Agriculture and Ecological Imbalance in Cape Verde by Mark Langworthy

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 previously 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. República de Cabo Verde (In Detail) (Full size) National motto: Unity, Work, Progress Official language Portuguese and nine Portuguese creoles Capital and Largest CityPraia President Pedro Pires Prime Minister José Maria Neves Area - Total - % waterRanked 146th 4,033 km² Negligible Population - Total (2001) - Density Ranked 164th 401,343 101/km² GDP (PPP) - Total - GDP/head 600 millions $ 1,400 $ Currency CV Escudo Time zone UTC -1 Independence - Declared (from Portugal) July 5, 1975 National anthem Cântico da Liberdade Internet TLD .CV Calling Code238 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Municipalities 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Demographics 7 Culture 8 Language 8.1 Creole Links 9 Miscellaneous topics 10 External links and references History Main article: History of Cape Verde Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in 1456, and the islands were thus made part of the Portuguese empire. Due to its location off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde became an important port, and was a major center of the slave trade. In 1975, the islands achieved independence, partially due to the efforts of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC). After independence, the PAIGC attempted to unite Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau into one nation, the PAIGC controlling both governments, but a coup in the latter nation in 1980 ended these plans. In Cape Verde itself the PAICV (affiliated with the PAIGC) ruled until elections were held in 1991 that resulted in a change of government. The PIACV won back power in 2001. Politics Main article: Politics of Cape Verde The government of Cape Verde is based on a Constitution that was established in 1980. Elections are held for both the Prime Minister and President, who both rule for 5-year terms. Members of the General Assembly are elected as well, and they appoint the Supreme Court along with the President and Prime Minister. See also: President of Cape Verde Municipalities Main article: Municipalities of Cape Verde Cape Verde is divided into 17 municipalities (concelhos, singular - concelho): Boa Vista, Brava, Maio, Mosteiros, Paúl, Praia, Porto Novo, Ribeira Grande, Sal, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, São Domingos, São Filipe, São Miguel, São Nicolau, São Vicente, Tarrafal Geography Main article: Geography of Cape Verde Cape Verde is an archipelago off the coast of Africa. The volcanic islands that compose the archipelago are small and mountainous. An active volcano exists on one of the islands, Fogo. Economy Main article: Economy of Cape Verde Cape Verde is a small nation with that lacks resources and has experienced severe droughts as well as water shortages. Agriculture is somewhat stymied by lack of rain, and is restricted to only four islands for most of the year. Most of the nations GDP is resultant of the services industry. Demographics Main article: Demographics of Cape Verde Most inhabitants of Cape Verde are descendants of the Portuguese who ruled the nation, and African slaves who were often transported from there. Interestingly, more citizens of Cape Verde live abroad than in the nation, and this reflects the poor economy of Cape Verde. Culture Main article: Culture of Cape Verde The culture of Cape Verde is reflective of its African roots. It is well known for its diverse forms of music, that are reflective of the diverse origins of Cape Verde's residents. Indigeniously, the term "Cabo" is used to refer to residents as well as the culture of Cape Verde. See also: List of writers from Cape Verde Language

Official Language: Portuguese
Mother Tongue: Creole (Crioulo, Criol, Krioulo, Caboverdiano)
Cape Verde consists of 10 islands, each of the 9 inhabited islands has its own Creole. We can distinguish between two main groups:
The Sotavento Creoles: Creole of Santiago (Badiu), Maio, Fogo und Brava.
The Barlavento Creoles: Creole of São Vicente (Criol de Soncente), São Nicolau, Sal, Boavista and Santo Antão

Creole Links

Perspective on Capeverdean Crioulo by Robert French

Miscellaneous topics

External links and references

Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
Embassy of Cape Verde
International Searchengine for Cabo Verde
Cape Verde Photogallery

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