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* [[International rankings of Cape Verde]] |
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==Geography== |
== Geography of Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[Geography of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Geography of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[:commons:Atlas of Cape Verde|Atlas of Cape Verde]] |
* [[:commons:Atlas of Cape Verde|Atlas of Cape Verde]] |
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===Environment=== |
=== Environment of Cape Verde === |
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{{main|Environment of Cape Verde}} |
{{main|Environment of Cape Verde}} |
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*** [[List of mammals of Cape Verde|Mammals of Cape Verde]] |
*** [[List of mammals of Cape Verde|Mammals of Cape Verde]] |
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====Natural geographic features==== |
==== Natural geographic features of Cape Verde ==== |
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:''Main article: [[List of landforms of Cape Verde|Landforms of Cape Verde]]'' |
:''Main article: [[List of landforms of Cape Verde|Landforms of Cape Verde]]'' |
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** World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: [[Cidade Velha]] |
** World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: [[Cidade Velha]] |
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===Regions=== |
=== Regions of Cape Verde === |
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: ''Main article: [[Regions of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Regions of Cape Verde]]'' |
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====Ecoregions==== |
==== Ecoregions of Cape Verde ==== |
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: ''Main article: [[List of ecoregions in Cape Verde|Ecoregions in Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[List of ecoregions in Cape Verde|Ecoregions in Cape Verde]]'' |
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====Administrative divisions==== |
==== Administrative divisions of Cape Verde ==== |
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: ''Main article: [[Administrative divisions of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Administrative divisions of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Municipalities of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Municipalities of Cape Verde]] |
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=====Municipalities===== |
===== Municipalities of Cape Verde ===== |
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{{main|Municipalities of Cape Verde}} |
{{main|Municipalities of Cape Verde}} |
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* [[List of cities in Cape Verde|Cities of Cape Verde]] |
* [[List of cities in Cape Verde|Cities of Cape Verde]] |
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===Demography=== |
=== Demography of Cape Verde === |
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: ''Main article: [[Demographics of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Demographics of Cape Verde]]'' |
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==Government and politics== |
== Government and politics of Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[Government of Cape Verde]] and [[Politics of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Government of Cape Verde]] and [[Politics of Cape Verde]]'' |
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====Executive branch==== |
==== Executive branch of the government of Cape Verde ==== |
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* [[Head of state]]: [[President of Cape Verde]], [[Pedro Pires]] |
* [[Head of state]]: [[President of Cape Verde]], [[Pedro Pires]] |
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* [[Head of government]]: [[Prime Minister of Cape Verde]], [[José Maria Neves]] |
* [[Head of government]]: [[Prime Minister of Cape Verde]], [[José Maria Neves]] |
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* [[Cabinet of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Cabinet of Cape Verde]] |
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====Legislative branch==== |
==== Legislative branch of the government of Cape Verde ==== |
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* [[Parliament of Cape Verde]] ([[bicameral]]) |
* [[Parliament of Cape Verde]] ([[bicameral]]) |
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** [[Lower house]]: [[House of Commons of Cape Verde]] |
** [[Lower house]]: [[House of Commons of Cape Verde]] |
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====Judicial branch==== |
==== Judicial branch of the government of Cape Verde ==== |
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{{main|Court system of Cape Verde}} |
{{main|Court system of Cape Verde}} |
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* [[Supreme Court of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Supreme Court of Cape Verde]] |
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===Foreign relations=== |
=== Foreign relations of Cape Verde === |
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{{main|Foreign relations of Cape Verde}} |
{{main|Foreign relations of Cape Verde}} |
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* [[United States-Cape Verde relations]] |
* [[United States-Cape Verde relations]] |
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====International organization membership==== |
==== International organization membership ==== |
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: ''Main article: [[International organization membership of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[International organization membership of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Latin Union]] |
* [[Latin Union]] |
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===Law and order=== |
=== Law and order in Cape Verde === |
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: ''Main article: [[Law of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Law of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Law enforcement in Cape Verde]] |
* [[Law enforcement in Cape Verde]] |
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===Military=== |
=== Military of Cape Verde === |
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: ''Main article: [[Military of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Military of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Military ranks of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Military ranks of Cape Verde]] |
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===Local government=== |
=== Local government in Cape Verde === |
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{{main|Local government in Cape Verde}} |
{{main|Local government in Cape Verde}} |
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==History== |
== History of Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[History of Cape Verde]], [[Timeline of the history of Cape Verde]], and [[Portal:Current events/Cape Verde|Current events of Cape Verde]] |
: ''Main article: [[History of Cape Verde]], [[Timeline of the history of Cape Verde]], and [[Portal:Current events/Cape Verde|Current events of Cape Verde]] |
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* [[Military history of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Military history of Cape Verde]] |
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==Culture== |
== Culture of Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[Culture of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Culture of Cape Verde]]'' |
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** World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: [[Cidade Velha]] |
** World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: [[Cidade Velha]] |
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=== The arts in Cape Verde === |
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===Arts=== |
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* [[Art in Cape Verde]] |
* [[Art in Cape Verde]] |
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* [[Cinema of Cape Verde]] |
* [[Cinema of Cape Verde]] |
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* [[Theatre in Cape Verde]] |
* [[Theatre in Cape Verde]] |
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===Sports=== |
=== Sports in Cape Verde === |
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: ''Main article: [[Sports in Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Sports in Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Cape Verde at the Olympics]] |
* [[Cape Verde at the Olympics]] |
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==Economy== |
== Economy of Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[Economy of Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Economy of Cape Verde]]'' |
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* [[Cape Verde Stock Exchange]] |
* [[Cape Verde Stock Exchange]] |
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==Education== |
== Education in Cape Verde == |
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: ''Main article: [[Education in Cape Verde]]'' |
: ''Main article: [[Education in Cape Verde]]'' |
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==Infrastructure== |
== Infrastructure of Cape Verde == |
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* [[Communications in Cape Verde]] |
* [[Communications in Cape Verde]] |
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* [[Water supply and sanitation in Cape Verde]] |
* [[Water supply and sanitation in Cape Verde]] |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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* [[List of basic geography topics]] |
* [[List of basic geography topics]] |
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* [[List of international rankings]] |
* [[List of international rankings]] |
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==References== |
== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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{{sisterlinks|Cape Verde}} |
{{sisterlinks|Cape Verde}} |
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Revision as of 18:55, 26 January 2009
- For an alphabetical index of this subject, see the List of Cape Verde-related articles.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/LocationCapeVerde.svg/220px-LocationCapeVerde.svg.png)
Cape Verde, officially known as the Republic of Cape Verde, 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 fifteenth century (though there may have been earlier discoveries), and attained independence in 1975.
The following topic outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to Cape Verde:
General reference
Geography of Cape Verde
- Main article: Geography of Cape Verde
- Cape Verde is: an island country of 10 islands and 8 islets
- Location:
- Population: 436,821(2008) - 165th
- Area: 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi) - 172nd
- Atlas of Cape Verde
Environment of Cape Verde
- Climate of Cape Verde
- Ecology of Cape Verde
- Geology of Cape Verde
- Protected areas of Cape Verde
- Wildlife of Cape Verde
Natural geographic features of Cape Verde
- Main article: Landforms of Cape Verde
- Fjords of Cape Verde
- Glaciers of Cape Verde
- Islands of Cape Verde
- Lakes of Cape Verde
- Mountains of Cape Verde
- Rivers of Cape Verde
- Valleys of Cape Verde
- World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde: None
- World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: Cidade Velha
Regions of Cape Verde
- Main article: Regions of Cape Verde
Ecoregions of Cape Verde
- Main article: Ecoregions in Cape Verde
Administrative divisions of Cape Verde
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Cape Verde
Municipalities of Cape Verde
- Capital of Cape Verde: Praia
- Cities of Cape Verde
Demography of Cape Verde
- Main article: Demographics of Cape Verde
Government and politics of Cape Verde
- Main article: Government of Cape Verde and Politics of Cape Verde
- Form of government:
- Capital of Cape Verde: Praia
- Elections in Cape Verde
- (specific elections)
- Political parties in Cape Verde
- Political scandals of Cape Verde
- Taxation in Cape Verde
Branches of government
Executive branch of the government of Cape Verde
- Head of state: President of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves
- Cabinet of Cape Verde
Legislative branch of the government of Cape Verde
Judicial branch of the government of Cape Verde
Foreign relations of Cape Verde
- Diplomatic missions in Cape Verde
- Diplomatic missions of Cape Verde
- United States-Cape Verde relations
International organization membership
- Main article: International organization membership of Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a member of:
- African Union
- Community of Portuguese Language Countries
- South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone
- Latin Union
Law and order in Cape Verde
- Main article: Law of Cape Verde
- Capital punishment in Cape Verde
- Constitution of Cape Verde
- Crime in Cape Verde
- Human rights in Cape Verde
- Law enforcement in Cape Verde
Military of Cape Verde
- Main article: Military of Cape Verde
- Command
- Forces
- Military history of Cape Verde
- Military ranks of Cape Verde
Local government in Cape Verde
History of Cape Verde
- Main article: History of Cape Verde, Timeline of the history of Cape Verde, and Current events of Cape Verde
Culture of Cape Verde
- Main article: Culture of Cape Verde
- Architecture of Cape Verde
- Cuisine of Cape Verde
- Ethnic minorities in Cape Verde
- Festivals in Cape Verde
- Humor in Cape Verde
- Languages of Cape Verde
- Media in Cape Verde
- National symbols of Cape Verde
- People of Cape Verde
- Prostitution in Cape Verde
- Public holidays in Cape Verde
- Records of Cape Verde
- Religion in Cape Verde
- World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde: None
- World Heritage Site candidates in Cape Verde: Cidade Velha
The arts in Cape Verde
- Art in Cape Verde
- Cinema of Cape Verde
- Literature of Cape Verde
- Music of Cape Verde
- Television in Cape Verde
- Theatre in Cape Verde
Sports in Cape Verde
- Main article: Sports in Cape Verde
Economy of Cape Verde
- Main article: Economy of Cape Verde
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 160th (one hundred and sixtieth)
- Agriculture in Cape Verde
- Banking in Cape Verde
- Communications in Cape Verde
- Companies of Cape Verde
- Currency of Cape Verde: Cape Verdean Escudo
- Economic history of Cape Verde
- Energy policy of Cape Verde
- Mining in Cape Verde
- Oil industry in Cape Verde
- Tourism in Cape Verde
- Transport in Cape Verde
Education in Cape Verde
- Main article: Education in Cape Verde
Infrastructure of Cape Verde
- Communications in Cape Verde
- Energy in Cape Verde
- Health care in Cape Verde
- Transportation in Cape Verde
- Water supply and sanitation in Cape Verde
See also
- List of basic geography topics
- List of Cape Verde-related articles (alphabetical index)
- List of international rankings
References
External links
- Government of Cape Verde Template:Pt icon
- National Assembly of Cape Verde Template:Pt icon
Wikimedia Atlas of Cape Verde
- Template:Wikitravel
- Cape Verde on World Wikia, an external wiki
- Outline of Cape Verde at Curlie
- "Cape Verde". The World Factbook (2024 ed.). Central Intelligence Agency.
- Cape Verde - BBC Country Profile