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.
Legendary Cape Verdean Singer Cesaria Evora Dead At Age 70
Legendary Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora passed away yesterday at age 70 after being ill for the past three months. Evora, nicknamed “the barefoot diva” had been singing since age 20 in her native Cape Verde. In September, Evora officially gave up on her music career due to her illness. Read more about her life after the jump. Julie1205
