Cape Verde

The Republic of Cape Verde or Cape Verde (Portuguese: Cabo Verde) is a republic located on an archipelago in the Macaronesia ecoregion of North Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa. The previously-uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Cape Verde

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Cape Verde is an archipelago off the coast of Africa. It is formed by 10 main islands and about 8 islets. The main islands are:

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• Barlaventos (northern island group)
• Santo Antão
• São Vicente
• Santa Luzia
• São Nicolau
• Sal
• Boa Vista
• Sotaventos (southern island group)
• Maio
• Santiago
• Fogo
• Brava

Of these, only Santa Luzia is uninhabited. Presently it is a Natural Reserve. All islands are volcanic, but an active volcano exists on one of the islands, Fogo. See Mount Fogo.

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The islets are Branco, Razo.

Related Topics:
Branco - Razo

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