It has an 8 kilometres (5 miles) diameter caldera, whose rim is 1,600 metres (5,249 feet) altitude and an interior cone that rises to 2,829 metres (9,281 feet) above sea level. List of famous people from Cape Verde, including photos when available. There are significant Cape Verde populations in Portugal (150,000), Angola (45,000), São Tomé and Príncipe (25,000), Senegal (25,000), the Netherlands (20,000, of which 15,000 are concentrated in Rotterdam), Spain (65,500), United Kingdom (35,500), France (25,000), Italy (10,000), Luxembourg and Scandinavia (7,000), and Mexico (5,000). It is not unusual for children to change their place of residence within the extended families. The archipelago can be divided into four broad ecological zones — arid, semiarid, subhumid and humid, according to altitude and average annual rainfall ranging from less than 100 millimetres (3.9 inches) in the arid areas of the coast as in the Deserto de Viana (67 millimetres (2.6 inches) in Sal Rei) to more than 1,000 millimetres (39 inches) in the humid mountain. Problems have since been resolved and relations between the countries are good. [16], In the 16th century, the archipelago prospered from the Atlantic slave trade. Because of this, some scholars argue that Cape Verde may be eligible to join the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and NATO. © 2010 - 2021 capeverde.com - All rights reserved. [16], The prime minister is the head of government and proposes other ministers and secretaries of state. This is not a sum of two cultures living side by side, but a new culture resulting from an exchange that began in the 15th century. [citation needed] The Cape Verdean society is essentially creole but composite, concludes the minister. Source 1: Weatherbase.com (humidity, sun and mean temperature), This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 19:43. Fully a quarter of its gross domestic product is based on tourism and almost 10 per cent on remittances. Over 65% of the population in the archipelago live in urban centers, and the literacy rate is 89% (i.e., 93,3% among men aged 15 and above and 84,7% among women aged 15 and above) according to the 2017 National Statistics Bureau data. [12] In 1444, a few years before they discovered the islands, Portuguese explorers named that landmark Cabo Verde ("green cape"). Cape Verdean Creole is used colloquially and is the mother tongue of virtually all Cape Verdeans. Because later people from all over the world settled in Cape Verde, not only Europeans, the population is one of the most unusual ethnic melting pots in the world. Premium channels includes the Cape Verdean versions of Boom TV and Zap Cabo Verde, two channels owned by Brazil's Record. [16], Decline in the slave trade in the 19th century resulted in an economic crisis. As of October 2016[update], there were 69 secondary schools throughout the archipelago (including 19 private secondary schools) and at least 10 universities in the country which are based on the two islands of Santiago and São Vicente. Even if some people think that this is quite close to prostitution, it is still a very common and even socially respected lifestyle. Ideally located for a role in the Atlantic slave-trade, the islands grew prosperous throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, attracting merchants, privateers, and pirates. [60], As of 2007, the largest Protestant denomination is the Church of the Nazarene; other religious groups include the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Assemblies of God, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moving its headquarters to Conakry, Guinea in 1960, the PAIGC began an armed rebellion against Portugal in 1961. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Cape Verde, while others are simply notable locals. [16] It demanded improvement in economic, social and political conditions in Cape Verde and Portuguese Guinea and formed the basis of the two nations' independence movement. 9 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons", "Sprungbrett nach Westafrika - David X. Noack", "Eleven shot dead in Cape Verde, including two Spanish citizens", "Remarks by the President After Meeting with African Leaders", "2013 Ibrahim Index of African Governance", "Cape Verde | 2010 Index of Economic Freedom", "World Economic Forum : The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011", "The Peace Corps Welcomes You to Cape Verde", "A sinking feeling: why is the president of the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru so concerned about climate change? Nationwide radio stations include RCV, RCV+, Radio Kriola, the religious station Radio Nova. The caldera resulted from subsidence, following the partial evacuation (eruption) of the magma chamber, along a cylindrical column from within magma chamber (at a depth of 8 kilometres (5 miles)). [53], Cape Verde's strategic location at the crossroads of mid-Atlantic air and sea lanes has been enhanced by significant improvements at Mindelo's harbour (Porto Grande) and at Sal's and Praia's international airports. Cape Verde is an African nation that is comprised by ten islands and five smaller islets. Top cabo-verde Baby Names Alphbetically With Meaning & Gender . Davidson, Basil. Having fought their only war for independence against Portugal between 1974 and 1975, the efforts of the Caboverdean Armed Forces have now been turned to combating international drug trafficking. The average age was 17.7 years in 2000. Its population of around 550,000 (as of mid 2019[update]) is mostly of mixed African and European heritage, and predominantly Roman Catholic, reflecting the legacy of Portuguese rule. [16] In the late 1970s and 1980s, most African countries prohibited South African Airways from overflights but Cape Verde allowed them and became a centre of activity for the airline's flights to Europe and the United States. The life expectancy is currently at 65.8 years for men and 71.6 years for women. In 1951, Cape Verde's status changed from a Portuguese colony to an overseas province, and in 1961 the inhabitants became full Portuguese citizens. Examples of this are singers Sara Tavares, Lura and Mayra Andrade. [20] The constitution — adopted in 1980 and revised in 1992, 1995 and 1999 — defines the basic principles of its government. Conversely, the islands do not receive the upwellings (cold streams) that affect the West African coast, so the air temperature is cooler than in Senegal, but the sea is warmer, because the orographic relief of some islands, such as Santiago with steep mountains, cover it with rich woods and luxuriant vegetation where the humid air condenses and soak the plants, rocks, soil, logs, moss, etc. Marcelino Manuel da Graça, better known as Charles Manuel "Sweet Daddy" Grace, or Daddy Grace, was the founder and first bishop of the predominantly African-American denomination the United House of Prayer For All People. The national constitution calls for measures to give it parity with Portuguese. The ten volcanic islands in its archipelago have a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). Francis Drake, an English privateer, twice sacked the (then) capital Ribeira Grande in 1585 when it was a part of the Iberian Union. Besides having been promoted to the group of "medium development" countries in 2007, leaving the least developed countries category (becoming the second country to do so[69]), is currently the 10th best ranked country in Africa in its Human Development Index. The country's most successful sports team is the Cape Verde national basketball team, which won the bronze medal at the FIBA Africa Championship 2007, after beating Egypt in its last game. The military of Cape Verde consists of the National Guard and the Coast Guard; 0.7% of the country's GDP was spent on the military in 2005. In 2013 then United States President Barack Obama said Cape Verde is "a real success story. Legislative elections in December 1995 increased the MPD majority in the National Assembly. Lacking natural resources, its developing economy is mostly service-oriented, with a growing focus on tourism and foreign investment. Cape Verde abandoned its hope for unity with Guinea-Bissau and formed the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV). 236,000 of these live on the main island of Santiago. One foot in Cape Verde, one foot in the new world… From Cape Verde to…That’s the story of many locals. [23] In 2011 Cape Verde ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. [56] The high degree of genetic and ethnic mixture of individuals is a result of centuries of migration. Strong economic performance was bolstered by one of the fastest growing tourism industries in the world, as well as by substantial capital inflows that allowed Cape Verde to build up national currency reserves to the current 3.5 months of imports. The HIV-AIDS prevalence rate among Cape Verdeans between 15 and 49 years old is 0.8%.[68]. Most of the year's rain falls in September.[39]. Learn more about the country of Cabo Verde (for many years more commonly known by the English version of its name, Cape Verde) here. On 23 June 2008 Cape Verde became the 153rd member of the WTO. and ed. The MPD won a majority of the seats in the National Assembly, and MPD presidential candidate António Mascarenhas Monteiro defeated the PAICV's candidate with 73.5% of the votes. By 1972, the PAIGC controlled much of Portuguese Guinea despite the presence of the Portuguese troops, but the organization did not attempt to disrupt Portuguese control in Cape Verde. People also tend to marry late in Cape Verde and spend a relatively long time with their parents, which is certainly also due to difficult economic conditions. The official language is Portuguese, for a long time the Cape Verdean islands were a Portuguese colony. Since 1975 Cape Verde became an independent republic, officially called the Republic of Cabo Verde. Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14. Trans. [59] For a minority of the population, Catholicism is syncretized with African influences. As part of this strategy, Cape Verde is participating in the Ibero-American academic mobility programme that expects to mobilize 200,000 academics between 2015 and 2020. Three parties now hold seats in the National Assembly — MPD (36), PAICV (25) and the Cape Verdean Independent Democratic Union (UCID) (3). Ship repair facilities at Mindelo were opened in 1983. Creole has been gaining prestige since the nation's independence from Portugal. Cape Verde is divided into 22 municipalities (concelhos) and subdivided into 32 parishes (freguesias), based on the religious parishes that existed during the colonial period: Cape Verde's notable economic growth and improvement in living conditions despite a lack of natural resources has garnered international recognition, with other countries and international organizations often providing development aid. Cape Verde's early prosperity slowly vanished. [16] It also participates in most international conferences on economic and political issues. Reptiles include the Cape Verde giant gecko (Tarentola gigas). [citation needed] Local radio stations include Rádio Praia, the first radio station in Cape Verde, Praia FM, the first FM station in the nation, Rádio Barlavento, Rádio Clube do Mindelo and Radio Morabeza in Mindelo. Textbooks have been made available to 90 percent of school children, and 98 percent of the teachers have attended in-service teacher training. Sal, Boa Vista and Maio have a flat landscape and arid climate, whilst the other islands are generally rockier and have more vegetation. In 2011, Cape Verde devoted just 0.07% of its GDP to research and development, among the lowest rates in West Africa. The modern population of Cape Verde descends from the mixture of European settlers and African slaves who were brought to the islands to work on Portuguese plantations. . Together, they campaigned for the right to contest the presidential election scheduled for December 1990. Famous people of Cape Verde. Immediately following the November 1980 coup in Guinea-Bissau, relations between Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau became strained. A genetic study of the country's inhabitants found that the population's ancestry is mostly European in the male line and West African in the female line, with a percentage of 56% African and 44% European. [72], Theft and burglary are common in Cape Verde, especially in crowded environments such as marketplaces, festivals, and celebrations. 236,000 of these live on the main island of Santiago. There are smaller harbors, essentially single jetties at Tarrafal on São Nicolau, Sal Rei on Boa Vista, Vila do Maio (Porto Inglês) on Maio, São Filipe on Fogo and Furna on Brava. The immigrants from the nearby West African coast make up the majority of foreigners in the country. [33] Football games and church activities are typical sources of social interaction and entertainment. There are also well known artists born to Cape Verdean parents who excelled themselves in the international music scene. The Republic of Cape Verde is an archipelago nation of nine main islands. The Cape Verde archipelago was uninhabited when the Portuguese discovered it in 1456. The official name of the archipelago is The Republic of Cabo Verde, most people say Cabo Verde or in English, Cape Verde. In this type of relationship, women who are sometimes still very young or mothers still live with their parents or alone and their partner visits them regularly and even spends the night. From 1455 until its independence in 1975, Cape Verde was a colony of Portugal. In 2007, together with the Cape Verdean Police, they carried out Operation Flying Launch (Operacão Lancha Voadora), a successful operation to put an end to a drug trafficking group which smuggled cocaine from Colombia to the Netherlands and Germany using the country as a reorder point. The PAICV and its predecessor established a one-party system and ruled Cape Verde from independence until 1990.[16]. The equality of men and women is also embedded in the constitution. Cape Verde is a founding member state of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), also known as the Lusophone Commonwealth, and international organization and political association of Lusophone nations across four continents, where Portuguese is an official language. From 1994 to 2000 about $407 million in foreign investments were made or planned, of which 58% were in tourism,[46] 17% in industry, 4% in infrastructure, and 21% in fisheries and services. The Chinese make up a sizable and important segment of the immigrant population in Cape Verde. Amongst these artists are jazz pianist Horace Silver, Duke Ellington's saxophonist Paul Gonsalves, Teófilo Chantre, Paul Pena, the Tavares brothers and singer Lura. A February 1996 presidential election returned President Monteiro to office. Palmeira on Sal supplies fuel for the main airport on the island, Amílcar Cabral International Airport, and is important for the hotel construction taking place on the island. Cape Verde gradually recovered as an important commercial center and stopover for shipping routes. Coordinates: 15°06′40″N 23°37′00″W / 15.11111°N 23.61667°W / 15.11111; -23.61667, This article is about the African country. In addition to the international airport on Sal, airports have been built on all of the inhabited islands. People of the Cape Verde Islands: Exploitation and Emigration. It established as top development priorities the promotion of a market economy and of the private sector; the development of tourism, light manufacturing industries, and fisheries; and the development of transport, communications, and energy facilities. The suppression of the Atlantic slave-trade in the 19th century led to economic decline and emigration. The country has scarce natural resources, depends heavily on imports, is subject to extreme drought and other climate shocks. Brockton, Massachusetts is the city with the largest number of Cape Verdean descents and immigrants (18,832)[63] in the United States. [16], In 1956, Amílcar Cabral and a group of fellow Cape Verdeans and Guineans organised (in Portuguese Guinea) the clandestine African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). The total expenditure for health was 7.1% of GDP (2015). Fortunate Isles: A Study in African Transformation , 1989. LOCATION. Fruits such as bananas and papayas are available year-round, while others like mangoes and avocados are seasonal. These are referred to as Cape Verde-type hurricanes. But that is also the charm of visiting a foreign country, right!? Because of the infrequent occurrence of rainfall the landscape is arid. [54] A large proportion (236,000) of Cape Verdeans live on the main island, Santiago.[55]. Historical volcanism (within human settlement) has been restricted to the island of Fogo. Family as a microcosm A special characteristic of Cape Verde is the model of the common-law relationships for the various stages of life, which has been practiced for a number of centuries. In 2004, there were seven radio stations; six independent and one state owned. Since 2007, the UN has classified it as a developing nation rather than a least developed country. “But that isn’t the whole truth.” [16] Since 2007, Cape Verde has a special partnership status[22] with the EU, under the Cotonou Agreement, and might apply for special membership, even because the Cape Verdean escudo, the country's currency, is indexed to the Euro. Cape Verde Demographics. Over the years, Cape Verde has increasingly become a net immigration country due to its relative high per capita income, political and social stability, and freedom. The fact that the people of Cape Verde have become such a mixture of many different ethnic groups can be explained by the history of the country. It lies between latitudes 14° and 18°N, and longitudes 22° and 26°W. "Being a Cape Verdean is very, very complex," said Deonilda Rosa, an American-born Cape Verdean who works in the New Bedford office of Rep. Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) Most of the longest-lived tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin are Cape Verde hurricanes. Because of its excellent harbour, the city of Mindelo, located on the island of São Vicente, became an important commercial centre during the 19th century. [citation needed] Although nearly 35% of the population lives in rural areas, agriculture and fishing contribute only about 9% of GDP. Many women have a relationship with the pai de visita, which means: visiting father. The Jesuits also displayed a strong commitment to the idea of equality over the years by operating schools that were equally accessible for free people and slaves, whites and dark-skinned people. It is believed that Arab sailors were aware of the islands by the tenth or eleventh century. [16] However, there are no classic polygamous forms of relationships under one roof. By David Bressan Contributor Oct 10, 2011 The genetic mixture resulting from centuries of migration can still be clearly seen in the appearance of some individuals: It is not unusual to encounter dark-skinned people with blond hair and blue eyes or children with fair skin and jet black hair. The Cape Verdean case may be situated in the common context of African nations, in which elites, who questioned European racial and cultural superiority and who in some cases undertook a long armed struggle against European imperialism and for national liberation, use the rule of Western codes as the main instrument of internal domination. The archipelago remained uninhabited until the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers discovered and colonized the islands, establishing the first European settlement in the tropics. [16] Angola, Brazil, China, Libya, Cuba, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Senegal, Russia, Luxembourg, and the United States maintain embassies in Praia. They also allowed slaves to participate in the masses. These umbria areas are identified with cool and moisture. Racist discrimination is unknown to the people of Cape Verde. Cape Verde, an African island cluster ripe with natural beauty and rife with poverty, shares rich cultural roots with Southeastern Massachusetts. The country is a horseshoe-shaped cluster of ten islands (nine inhabited) and eight islets,[33] that constitute an area of 4033 km2.[33]. In some islands, as Santiago, the wetter climate of the interior and the eastern coast contrasts with the dryer one in the south/southwest coast. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. [26], The most recent engagement of the Armed Forces was the Monte Tchota massacre that resulted in 11 deaths.[27]. A number of wine tours of Cape Verde's various microclimates began to be offered in spring 2010. But you know what, almost every time we can understand each other using sign language, combining words or just pointing out the things we mean! The international success of Cesária Évora has made other Cape Verdean artists, or descendants of Cape Verdeans born in Portugal, gain more space in the music market. For other uses, see. Dance forms include the soft dance morna, the coladeira, the Cape Verdean version of the zouk from Guadeloupe called Cabo love, the Funaná (a sensual mixed Portuguese and African dance), the Batuque dance, and the Cabo Zouk. January 16, 1832 the Beagle arrives at Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, and a young Charles Darwin went ashore exploring its geology. Jump to phrases. [37], Cape Verde's climate is milder than that of the African mainland, because the surrounding sea moderates temperatures on the islands and cold Atlantic currents produce an arid atmosphere around the archipelago. [33], A popular dish served in Cape Verde is Cachupa, a slow cooked stew of corn (hominy), beans, and fish or meat. The media is operated by the Capeverdean News Agency (secondarily as Inforpress). Acts of sabotage eventually grew into a war in Portuguese Guinea that pitted 10,000 Soviet Bloc-supported PAIGC soldiers against 35,000 Portuguese and African troops.[16]. More than 85% of the population were nominally Roman Catholic in 2007. Financed by the African Development Bank, it is expected to be operational by 2018. All 25 researchers were working in the government sector in 2011 and one in three were women (36%). 2010 Census — source: Instituto Nacional de Estatistica. [64] Cape Verdeans moved to places all over the world, from Macau to Haiti, and Argentina to northern Europe. Women and men have always had children from multiple relationships. Expatriate Cape Verdeans contribute an amount estimated at about 20% of GDP to the domestic economy through remittances. [citation needed] Members of the National Assembly are elected by popular vote for 5-year terms. According to the latest data (2017) from the National Statistics Bureau,[67] life expectancy at birth in Cape Verde is 76,2 years, that is, 72,2 years for males and 80,2 years for females. Cape Verde has about 450,000 inhabitants today. On 30 June 1975, Cape Verdeans elected a National Assembly which received the instruments of independence from Portugal on 5 July 1975. The Largest Collections Of cabo-verde Baby Names - Angelsname The Cape Verdean people are known for their musicality, well expressed by popular manifestations such as the Carnival of Mindelo. Only five of the ten main islands (Santiago, Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Fogo, and Brava) normally support significant agricultural production,[45] and over 90% of all food consumed in Cape Verde is imported. The commonly spoken language is Creole, which is basically is a mixture of different languages like Afrikaans, … Northeastern slopes of high mountains often receive a lot of rain while southwest slopes do not. The Cape Verde diet is mostly based on fish and staple foods like corn and rice. Cape Verde's population in the 21st century is mostly creole; the capital city Praia accounts for a quarter of the country's population. [36], According to the president of Nauru, Cape Verde has been ranked the eighth most endangered nation due to flooding from climate change. Most recently erupting in 2014, Pico do Fogo is the largest active volcano in the region. Cape Verde's population is among the healthiest in Africa. This is not a sum of two cultures living side by side, but a new culture resulting from an exchange that began in the 15th century. [70] Although most children have access to education, some problems remain. Legislative elections in January 2001 returned power to the PAICV, with the PAICV holding 40 of the National Assembly seats, MPD 30, and Party for Democratic Convergence (PCD) and Labour and Solidarity Party (PTS) 1 each. "[28] Among other achievements, it has been recognised with the following assessments: The Cape Verde archipelago is in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) off the western coast of the African continent, near Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania, and is part of the Macaronesia ecoregion. [21], Cape Verde follows a policy of nonalignment and seeks cooperative relations with all friendly states. Cape Verde is often praised as an example among African nations for its stability and developmental growth despite its lack of natural resources. Find out how surnames are ranked in popularity, how many people in the United States of America bear a particular name, and how the statistics change between 1990 and 2000 US Censuses. A new international airport was opened in Boa Vista in December 2007 and on the island of São Vicente the newest international airport (Cesária Évora Airport) in Cape Verde was opened in late 2009. One channel is RDP África, the African version of the Portuguese radio station RDP. Cape Verde; People; Definitions. See more ideas about cape verde, cape verde islands, cape verdean. Opposition groups came together to form the Movement for Democracy (MPD) in Praia in April 1990. Cesária Évora was the best-known Cape Verdean singer in the world, known as the "barefoot diva," because she liked to perform barefooted on stage. [66], The infant mortality rate among Cape Verdean children between 0 and 5 years old is 15 per 1,000 live births according to the latest (2017) data from the National Statistics Bureau,[67] while the maternal mortality rate is 42 deaths per 100,000 live births. 54% of the adults are single, 24% live in a. [24] In 2017 Cape Verde signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.[25]. In 2013 the Cape Verdean government determined that the Portuguese designation Cabo Verde would henceforth be used for official purposes, such as at the United Nations, even in English-language contexts. On the higher islands and somewhat wetter islands, exclusively in mountainous areas, like Santo Antão island, the climate is suitable for the development of dry monsoon forest, and laurel forest as this vegetation. On 24 October 2013, the country's delegation announced at the United Nations that the official name should no longer be translated into other languages. Of the eight engineers involved in research and development, one was a woman. [33] Average daily high temperatures range from 26 °C (79 °F) in February to 31 °C (87.8 °F) in September. The islands lie on a bathymetric swell known as the Cape Verde Rise. See more ideas about cape verde, cape, cape verdean. [33] A desert is usually defined as terrain that receives less than 250 mm (9.8 in) of annual rainfall. A household in Cape Verde has an average of 4 children; rich families have two and poorer families generally have more children. The House of Culture in the center of the city of Praia is called Ildo Lobo House of Culture, in his honor. [citation needed]. According to the house to house census of 2010, there are 4,800 Deaf individuals in Cape Verde. In 2007, Cape Verde joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) and in 2008 the country graduated from Least Developed Country (LDC) to Middle Income Country (MIC) status. [70] For example, there is insufficient spending on school materials, lunches, and books.[70]. On the islands, there are over 22,000 foreign-born naturalized Cape Verdeans who hail from over 90 countries around the world, living and working in the country on a permanent basis. [16], In 2011, on four islands a wind farm was built that supplies about 30% of the electricity of the country. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Culture plans to strengthen the research and academic sectors by placing emphasis on greater mobility, through exchange programmes and international co-operation agreements. She was also referred to as "The Queen of Morna"[76] as opposed to her uncle Bana, who was referred to as "King of Morna". The islands are spatially divided into two groups: The largest island, both in size and population, is Santiago, which hosts the nation's capital, Praia, the principal urban agglomeration in the archipelago.[33]. 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