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Complete details about Cape Verde in Africa with capital city Praia

Country NameCape Verde (Cabo Verde)
Country CodeCPV
Capital CityPraia
ContinentAfrica
RegionWestern Africa
Independence Year1975
Population428000
Surface Area4033.0
Life Expectancy68.9 years
GNP435.0 (old 420.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Crioulo     (100.0%)
Portuguese [official]     (0.0%)

Major Cities

Praia, São Tiago     (population 94800)

Cape Verde's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Fifa.comWed, 23 May 2012 03:10:28 -0700
Ramos: We have to seize this chance

However, when Guy Ramos utters the phrase in relation to the Cape Verde Islands squad of which he is a valued member, the sincerity in his voice leaves no doubt he also means it in a literal sense. ?We're so close and get on so well together that when ...   read full story


Publisher: AllAfrica.comWed, 23 May 2012 00:27:44 -0700
Minister Chairs Portuguese Speaking Community Health Meeting

This view was backed by his counterparts of Cape Verde, Portugal, East Timor, Mozambique and Brazil. The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s regional director for Africa, Luis Gomes Sambo, who also backed the statement, announced the availability of his ...   read full story

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Publisher: AngolaPressTue, 22 May 2012 03:35:57 -0700
Ambassador calls for promotion of Portuguese language, culture read full story


Publisher: AllAfrica.comWed, 23 May 2012 00:32:19 -0700
Journalist Among CNN Multichoice 2012 Finalists

Candidates from Sao Tome and Principe, Morocco, Cape Verde, Zambia, among others will also join CNN MultiChoice 2012 Award. The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition is the most prestigious and respected Award for journalists across the ...   read full story


Publisher: MacauhubTue, 15 May 2012 02:58:20 -0700
Cape Verde and Angola linked to the Western African Cable System

Cape Verde and Angola are just two of the 11 West African countries linked since Friday to the WACS (Western African Cable System) undersea fibre optic cable that runs from South Africa to the United Kingdom, pan African news agency Panapress reported.   read full story

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West Africa cable launch to boost MTN's market in Africa read full story
Publisher: MyBroadbandFri, 11 May 2012 01:47:39 -0700
WACS launched in South Africa read full story
Publisher: The New Age OnlineMon, 14 May 2012 07:03:08 -0700
Launch of new cable system heralds ICT revolution read full story
Publisher: TechCentralFri, 11 May 2012 03:54:46 -0700
$650m Wacs lights up Africa's west coast read full story
Publisher: BusinessLIVEMon, 14 May 2012 03:51:17 -0700
West Africa cable to propel cheaper internet read full story