OFFICIAL NAME:Republic of Cape Verde
Geography Area: 4,033 sq. km. (1,557 sq. mi.), slightly larger than Rhode Island.Cities:
Capital--Praia (pop. 106,052).
Other city--Mindelo (pop. 67,844).
Terrain: Steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic.
Climate: Temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and erratic.
People Nationality:
Noun and adjective--Cape Verdean(s).
Population (2008): 499,796.
Annual growth rate (2008): 1.41%.
Ethnic groups: Creole (mixed African and Portuguese) 71%, African 28%, European 1%. Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant.
Languages: Portuguese (official); Crioulo (national).
Education: Literacy (2008)--77%.
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