Fascinating Facts About Cape Verde and Its Archipelago
Discover interesting facts about Cape Verde, an archipelago located off the West coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about its population, government, constitution, and national flag. Explore the diverse islands that make up this unique nation.
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FACTS ABOUT CAPE VERDE Cape Verde is located in the West coast of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, 450 km off the coast of Senegal. Is an archipelago composed of ten Islands. Capital city: Praia Independence: 5 July 1975 (from Portugal)
The Archipelago Cape Verde is an archipelago composed of ten Islands divided into two groups: the Windwardgroup Barlavento - constituted by the islands of Santo Ant o, S o Vicente, Santa Luzia, S o Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista and the leeward group - Sotavento - comprises the islands of Maio, Santiago, Fogo and Brava.
POPULATION According to the General Census of Population and housing -2010, the Cape Verdean population is resident of 491,875 inhabitants of which 50.5 corresponds to female and male 49.5. The average annual growth rate between the period 2000-2010, was of 1.2. The Cape Verdean population is predominantly young, with 31.6 aged 0-14 years, 15-64 years 61.9 between 6.4 and aged over 65 years. GOVERNMENT Conventional long form: Republic of Cape Verde or Rep blica de Cabo Verde Conventional short form: Cape Verde Government type: Republic
Constitution : 25 September 1992; a major revision on 23 November 1995 substantially increased the powers of the president; a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman; a recent revision in May 2010. Legal System: Civil Law system
