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News– Cape Verde recently became the second-smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
About Cape Verde
- Official Name: Republic of Cabo Verde
- Location: Atlantic Ocean, off the northwestern coast of Africa, near Senegal.
- Geographical Nature: Archipelagic state consisting of 10 volcanic islands and 5 islets
- Island Groups:
- Barlavento (Windward Islands)
- Sotavento (Leeward Islands)
- Capital: Praia (located on Santiago Island)
- Terrain: Eastern islands are older and flatter; western islands are younger and mountainous
- Official Language: Portuguese
- Political System: Unitary parliamentary republic
- Neighboring Country (Nearest Point): Senegal
- UN Membership: Joined in 1975, after gaining independence from Portugal
