| Location |
| The archipelago of Cape Verde is a closely knit group of 10 islands and 8 islets in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 miles West of Senegal. |
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| Relief |
| In 1975 after more than 500 years the Cape Verdean people were given their independence from Portugal. Today Cape Verde is a socially and politically stable country where all political parties are keen to attract foreign private tourist investment.
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| Climate |
| The climate as a whole on the islands is classed as dry tropical with an average temperature ranging between 21C to 31C with water temperatures between 22C and 27C. |
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| Population |
| Approximately 440,000 Cape Verdeans live on the islands, with 220,000 living on Santiago.
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| Language |
| Portuguese |
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| Alphabet |
| Portuguese |
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| Religion |
| About 96% of Cape Verdeans are Catholic. |
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| Politics |
| Democratic |
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| Capital |
| Santa Maria |
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| Other Cities |
| Praia, Sal Rei, Mindelo, Vila do Maio |
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