About Cape Verde


West African archipelago of 10 islands and 8 islets, divided into two groups:

Northern Windward ("Barlavento"): Boa Vista, Sal, Santo Antao, S. Vicente, Sao Nicolau, and Santa Luzia;

Southern Leeward ("Sotavento"): Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santiago.

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Cape Verde Weather and Climate

Cape Verde is in the subtropical zone. Average temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in January and February to 29°C (85°F) in September. The average annual rainfall for Cape Verde is 68.4 mm, with September the wettest month with 33.6 mm. Conversely, the months April to July record less than one millimetre of rainfall each.

Current weather conditions in Sal and Praia in Cape Verde:

Population: Resident 430.000 (1999)

Official Language: Portuguese

National Language: Cape Verde Creole

Currency: Cape Verdian Escudo

Capital City: Praia (San Tiago Island)

Climate: Sahelo-saharan climatic Zone

Airports: 3 (Praia, Mindelo and Santa Maria)

Time Zone: -2H GMT

Religion: Roman Catholic (majority)



Government

Name: REPUBLICA DE CABO VERDE (Cape Verde Republic)

Independence: 5 July 1975

Political System: Democratic (Multi-party) system of government (universal suffrage); proportional representation through electoral districts.

Executive: Prime Ministry and Ministerial Cabinet.

President: Elected head-of- State for 5-year term.

Prime Minister: head of government; appointed by President with advice and consent of popularly elected national legislature (National Assembly).


Recommended web sites

BBC Cape Verde
Wikipedia Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde Online
Department of Statistics
Central Bank
Caixa Económica
CV Telecom (RTC live)
President

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