Key Facts About Cape Verde

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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

Cape Verde
Source- Britannica
  • 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
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