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Cape Verde Description Cape Verde
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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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Location
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Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal
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Area - comparative
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slightly larger than Rhode Island
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Natural resources Cape Verde Cape Verde
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salt, basalt rock, limestone, kaolin, fish, clay, gypsum
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Population Cape Verde
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508,659 (July 2010 est.)
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Cape Verde Religions Cape Verde
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Roman Catholic (infused with indigenous beliefs), Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene)
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Languages
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Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)
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Cape Verde Education Cape Verde expenditures
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6.3% of GDP (2006)
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Government Cape Verde type
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17 municipalities (concelhos, singular - concelho); Boa Vista, Brava, Maio, Mosteiros, Paul, Praia, Porto Novo, Ribeira Grande, Sal, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, Sao Domingos, Sao Filipe, Sao Miguel, Sao Nicolau, Sao Vicente, Tarrafal
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Independence
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Independence Day, 5 July (1975)
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Cape Verde Economy - overview
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Investment Cape Verde
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Industries Cape Verde
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250 million kWh (2007 est.)
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Airports Cape Verde
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