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Key Facts about Cape Verde

Sept. 7, 2026

At least 25 people were killed in a bus accident in the African island nation of Cape Verde recently.

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  • Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the northwest coast of Africa.
  • It comprises a group of volcanic islands, which are divided into the Barlavento (windward) and Sotavento (leeward) groups.
  • Climate: Generally moderate, the climate is characterized by stable temperatures with extreme aridity.
  • Terrain: The terrain of the Cabo Verde islands varies from the geologically older, flatter islands in the east and the newer, more mountainous islands in the west.
  • The lack of significant rivers is due to the islands' volcanic nature and the arid climate, which limits the development of long or permanent river systems.
  • Capital: Praia
  • Political System: It is a multiparty republic.
  • Population: The overwhelming majority of the population of Cabo Verde is of mixed European and African descent and is often referred to as mestiço or Crioulo.
  • Languages spoken: Although Portuguese is the official language and is used in formal situations, Crioulo, one of the oldest of the Portuguese creole languages, is by far the most widely spoken.

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