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Cape Verdian Country
An island country of the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. The islands were settled by the Portuguese in the mid-15th century, became a colony in 1495 and an overseas province in 1951, and gained independence in 1975. Praia is the capitqal city.
- Country:Cape Verde
- Official name:Republica de Cabo Verde
- Continent:Africa
- Capital city:Praia
- Major cities:Mindelo, Ribeira Grande, Sal, Santa Maria
- Currency:Cape Verdean escudo
- Official languages:Portuguese
- Motto:Unity, labour, progress.
- Highest point:Mount Fogo 2,829 m.
- Neighbouring countries:None
- Internet code: .hp
- Number of internet users:12,000 (2002)
