The Republic of Cape Verde or Cape Verde (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, pron. IPA //) is a republic located on an archipelago in the Macaronesia ecoregion of the North Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa. The previously uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves. Most Cape Verdeans descend from both groups.

"Cape Verde" is named for Cap-Vert (meaning Green Cape), now in Senegal, the westernmost point of continental Africa.

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Embrapa Brazilian investment in agriculture in Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde http://twurl.nl/ehuydv
maccua (Macua) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:35:02 -0000
Embrapa Brazilian investment in agriculture in Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde http://twurl.nl/ehuydv
Geoff Holt hopes to leave Cape Verde this evening - fingers crossed!
starcat76 (Lucy Ellis) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:22:16 -0000
Geoff Holt hopes to leave Cape Verde this evening - fingers crossed!
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