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| − | '''Cape Verde''' (Republica de Cabo Verde), familiarly called the | + | '''Cape Verde''' (Republica de Cabo Verde), familiarly called the Cape Verde Islands, is a nation and [[archipelago]] in the mid [[Atlantic Ocean]] west of [[Senegal]]. It has a land area of 1,557 square miles (4,033 sq km) and a population of 400,000. The capital is Praia. |
The islands were colonised by [[Portugal]] in the 15th century and gained independence in 1975. | The islands were colonised by [[Portugal]] in the 15th century and gained independence in 1975. | ||
Revision as of 06:30, April 12, 2010
Cape Verde (Republica de Cabo Verde), familiarly called the Cape Verde Islands, is a nation and archipelago in the mid Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. It has a land area of 1,557 square miles (4,033 sq km) and a population of 400,000. The capital is Praia.
The islands were colonised by Portugal in the 15th century and gained independence in 1975.
External Links
- Country Profile from BBC News.