Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 350 miles off the coast of Western Africa. The islands are of volcanic origin and while three of them (Sal, Boa Vista and Maio) are fairly flat, sandy and dry, the remaining ones are generally rockier and have more vegetation. Hit the jump to learn more about Cape Verde.

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The previously uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century, and became important in the Atlantic slave trade for their location. The country has an estimated population of about 500,000, with its capital city Praia accounting for a quarter of its citizens. The number of Cape Verdeans and their descendants living abroad currently exceeds the population of Cape Verde itself.

The previously uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century, and became important in the Atlantic slave trade for their location. The country has an estimated population of about 500,000, with its capital city Praia accounting for a quarter of its citizens. The number of Cape Verdeans and their descendants living abroad currently exceeds the population of Cape Verde itself.

Cape Verde’s climate is milder than that of the African mainland because the surrounding sea moderates temperatures on the islands. Average daily high temperatures range from 73 °F in January to 84.2 °F in September. It does rain irregularly between August and October, with frequent brief-but-heavy downpours.

Cape Verdean social and cultural patterns are similar to those of rural Portugal and Africa. Football (Futebol) games and church activities are typical sources of social interaction and entertainment. Cape Verde music incorporates Portuguese, Caribbean, African, and Brazilian influences. Cape Verde’s quintessential national music is the morna, a melancholy and lyrical song form typically sung in Cape Verdean Creole. Amongst the most worldwide known Cape Verdean singers, are the singers Ildo Lobo and Cesária Évorawhose songs became a hallmark of the country and its culture.

The Cape Verde diet is mostly based on fish and staple foods like corn and rice. Vegetables available during most of the year are potatoes, onions, tomatoes, manioc, cabbage, kale, and dried beans. Fruits such as bananas and papayas are available year-round, while others like mangoes and avocados are seasonal. A popular dish served in Cape Verde is Cachupa, a slow cooked stew of corn (hominy), beans, and fish or meat.

Cape Verdean communities in the United States (500,000 Cape Verdeans descent, with a major concentration on the New England coast from Providence, Rhode Island, to New Bedford, Massachusetts).

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