description Cape Verde Overview
Cabo Verde, or Cape Verde, is an archipelago of ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 570 kilometers off the coast of Senegal. A former Portuguese colony that gained independence in 1975, it developed a distinctive Creole society reflected in its Kriolu language and musical forms such as the morna popularized by singer Cesária Évora. The active volcano Fogo is the highest point in the islands. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital.
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What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital is Praia, located on the island of Santiago, the most populous of the archipelago's ten islands. Praia is the country's largest city and its main port and commercial hub.
When did Cape Verde gain independence from Portugal?
Cape Verde became independent on July 5, 1975, after centuries as a Portuguese colony. It has since developed one of Africa's most stable democratic systems.
What language do they speak in Cape Verde?
Portuguese is the official language, used in government and schooling, but most people speak Kriolu, the Cape Verdean Creole, in daily life. The blend of Portuguese and West African roots defines the islands' distinctive Creole culture.
Who is Cape Verde's most famous singer?
Cesária Évora, the 'Barefoot Diva,' brought Cape Verdean music, especially the morna style, to worldwide audiences before her death in 2011. She remains the country's best-known cultural figure internationally.
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