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Cape Verde

Atlantic islands with distinct identities

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Capital: Praia
Languages: Portuguese
Currency: CVE
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01 / Cape Verde

Places to discover

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01Santiago

Cidade Velha

An early colonial town with an important Atlantic history.

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02Fogo island

Fogo

Volcanic landscapes and communities around the mountain.

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03São Vicente

Mindelo

A port city associated with music and cultural life.

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02 / Cape Verde

Culture and local life

Portuguese is official and Cape Verdean Creole is widely used. Morna, coladeira and other musical traditions accompany island-specific food, landscapes and a strong diaspora culture.

Languages

Portuguese

Languages and their use vary by region and community.

03 / Cape Verde

A little history

Portuguese settlement began in the fifteenth century. The islands became part of Atlantic trade, including the trade in enslaved people. Independence came in 1975; migration has long connected island life with communities abroad.

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