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Cape Verde was a colony of the Portuguese Empire from the initial settlement of the Cape Verde Islands in 1462 until the independence of Cape Verde in 1975. History. 15th century. The islands of Cape Verde were discovered in 1444 by Prince Henry the Navigator (Son of King John I) and Antonio Noli, in the service of Henry's relative King Afonso V.
Cape Verde (/ ˈvɜːrd (i)/ ⓘ, VURD (-ee)) or Cabo Verde (/ ˌkɑːboʊˈvɜːrdeɪ / ⓘ KAH-boh VUR-day, / ˌkæboʊ -/ KAB-oh -, local Portuguese: [ˈkabu ˈveɾdɨ]), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands ...
May 27, 2021 · The Portuguese colonization of the Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Islands began from 1462. Initially envisaged as a base to give mariners direct access to West African trade, the Central Atlantic islands soon became a major hub of the Atlantic slave trade.
Sep 25, 2024 · Praia, on Santiago, is the capital. Cabo Verde is named for the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (French: Cap Vert), which is located in nearby Senegal and is the nearest point on the continent. The largest port in the islands is located at Mindelo, on São Vicente.
The recorded history of Cape Verde begins with the Portuguese invasion and colonization of the island in 1458. Possible early references to Cape Verde date back at least 2,000 years. Prehistory. The first islands formed, around 40–50 million years ago, were present-day Sal and its eastern neighbors.
Sep 13, 2024 · The islands off the west coast of Africa that constitute Cabo Verde were uninhabited until they were colonized by Portugal in the mid-15th century. After centuries under Portuguese rule, Cabo Verde won its independence in 1975, and Praia, on the island of Santiago, became the country’s capital.
Oct 10, 2023 · Cape Verde, a former Portuguese colony, holds a unique position in the realm of Portuguese-speaking nations. Its rich history, dating back to the 15th century, intertwined with the Portuguese Empire, has paved the way for a fascinating linguistic evolution and cultural significance.
Cape Verde's official language is Portuguese, but Portuguese Creoles (Crioulo, Criol, Krioulo, Caboverdiano), which vary considerably from island to island, are widely used.
Sep 25, 2024 · Portugal’s new government soon began negotiating with African nationalist movements. Independence. See article: flag of Cabo Verde. Audio File: national anthem of Cabo Verde. Also called: Cape Verde. Head Of Government: Prime Minister: Ulisses Correia e Silva. Capital: Praia. Population: (2024 est.) 491,100.
Sep 11, 2023 · 11 September 2023. Poor in natural resources, prone to drought and with little arable land, the Cabo Verde or Cape Verde islands have won a reputation for achieving political and economic...
