The Republic of Cape Verde is a republic located on an archipelago of the North
Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of
Africa. The uninhabited islands were discovered and
colonized by the
Portuguese in the
15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African
slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups. Independence was achieved in
1975. The capital is Praia
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From the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the U.S. Department of State site.
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