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Cape Verde NEWS MEDIA
News
Stand
 Background:The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by
the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently
became a trading center for African slaves and later an
important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and
transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a
tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, a
one-party system was established and maintained until
multi-party elections were held in 1990. Cape Verde continues
to exhibit one of Africa's most stable democratic governments.
Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century
caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As
a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population is greater than
its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and
Portuguese antecedents.
Population:
506,807
GDP
per capita: $1,971.83 per capita
Capital with population: Praia - 61,797
Largest city with population: Praia - 61,797
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missioN STATEMENT
is to provide services that support Africans and enhance
their active participation and connection in American society and in
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