Cabo Verde is a country in West Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Cabo Verde that most people don't know.
Cabo Verde is the birthplace of morna — a soulful music genre recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, made famous globally by Cesária Évora. The archipelago of 10 volcanic islands sits 570km off the West African coast.
Cabo Verde is an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands 570km off West Africa.
The country is the birthplace of morna music — a UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
Cabo Verde is one of Africa's most stable democracies.
The islands have some of the best windsurfing conditions in the world.
Cabo Verde is the birthplace of morna — a soulful music genre recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, made famous globally by Cesária Évora. The archipelago of 10 volcanic islands sits 570km off the West African coast.
Cabo Verde is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
An active 2,829m volcano — the highest peak in the Atlantic islands, last erupted in 2014
UNESCO first European colonial city in the tropics, founded in 1462
Stunning white sand beach with turquoise waters — world-class windsurfing
Dramatic volcanic landscapes with lush valleys and terraced farms — best hiking in Atlantic Africa
Cabo Verde is the birthplace of morna — a soulful music genre recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, made famous globally by Cesária Évora. The archipelago of 10 volcanic islands sits 570km off the West African coast.
The capital of Cabo Verde is Praia.
Cabo Verde has a population of approximately 561K.
The official languages of Cabo Verde are Portuguese / Cape Verdean Creole.
Cabo Verde gained independence in 1975.
Cabo Verde uses the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).