Besides having been promoted to the group of "medium development" countries in 2007, leaving the least developed countries category (becoming the second country to do so[69]), is currently the 10th best ranked country in Africa in its Human Development Index. According to the house to house census of 2010, there are 4,800 Deaf individuals in Cape Verde. It established as top development priorities the promotion of a market economy and of the private sector; the development of tourism, light manufacturing industries, and fisheries; and the development of transport, communications, and energy facilities. Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14. [41], Western Hemisphere-bound hurricanes often have their early beginnings near the Cape Verde Islands. [54] A large proportion (236,000) of Cape Verdeans live on the main island, Santiago.[55]. On the higher islands and somewhat wetter islands, exclusively in mountainous areas, like Santo Antão island, the climate is suitable for the development of dry monsoon forest, and laurel forest as this vegetation. These are referred to as Cape Verde-type hurricanes. According to the latest data (2017) from the National Statistics Bureau,[67] life expectancy at birth in Cape Verde is 76,2 years, that is, 72,2 years for males and 80,2 years for females. Cape Verde is a founding member state of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), also known as the Lusophone Commonwealth, and international organization and political association of Lusophone nations across four continents, where Portuguese is an official language. The Cape Verde diet is mostly based on fish and staple foods like corn and rice. 236,000 of these live on the main island of Santiago. The first stage of volcanism in the islands began in the early Miocene, and reached its peak at the end of this period, when the islands reached their maximum sizes. Brockton, Massachusetts is the city with the largest number of Cape Verdean descents and immigrants (18,832)[63] in the United States. [11][13] English-speakers have used the name "Cape Verde" for the archipelago and, since independence in 1975, for the country. Three of the Cape Verde islands, Sal, Boa Vista and Maio, are fairly flat, sandy, and dry; the others are generally rockier with more vegetation. The total expenditure for health was 7.1% of GDP (2015). Marcelino Manuel da Graça, better known as Charles Manuel "Sweet Daddy" Grace, or Daddy Grace, was the founder and first bishop of the predominantly African-American denomination the United House of Prayer For All People. Sal, Boa Vista and Maio have a flat landscape and arid climate, whilst the other islands are generally rockier and have more vegetation. Th… [citation needed] Although nearly 35% of the population lives in rural areas, agriculture and fishing contribute only about 9% of GDP. Cape Verdean Beautiful People Today at 2:42 PM Thank you so much to Erik @e-cards so2 and Jordan @jordanc81500 for ... donating bags of clothes and shoes to the Andrade Family God Bless you both Erik and Jordan for your generosity and for helping this family in their time of need! and ed. Praia on Santiago is a main hub for local ferry services to other islands. There are also well known artists born to Cape Verdean parents who excelled themselves in the international music scene. "[28] Among other achievements, it has been recognised with the following assessments: The Cape Verde archipelago is in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 570 kilometres (350 mi) off the western coast of the African continent, near Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania, and is part of the Macaronesia ecoregion. Racist discrimination is unknown to the people of Cape Verde. Its population of around 550,000 (as of mid 2019[update]) is mostly of mixed African and European heritage, and predominantly Roman Catholic, reflecting the legacy of Portuguese rule. Because of the infrequent occurrence of rainfall the landscape is arid. [citation needed] Mitu Monteiro, a local kitesurfer, was the 2008 Kite Surfing World Champion in the wave discipline. More than 85% of the population were nominally Roman Catholic in 2007. Source 1: Weatherbase.com (humidity, sun and mean temperature), This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 19:43. [16], Decline in the slave trade in the 19th century resulted in an economic crisis. Geologically, the islands, covering a combined area of slightly over 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 square miles), are principally composed of igneous rocks, with volcanic structures and pyroclastic debris comprising the majority of the archipelago's total volume. In this type of relationship, women who are sometimes still very young or mothers still live with their parents or alone and their partner visits them regularly and even spends the night. By David Bressan Contributor Oct 10, 2011 Examples of this are singers Sara Tavares, Lura and Mayra Andrade. As of early 2017, about 19% of the Cape Verdean population own an active cellular phone, 70% have access to the Internet, 11% own a landline telephone, and 2% of the population subscribe to local cable TV. Cape Verde is often praised as an example among African nations for its stability and developmental growth despite its lack of natural resources. Santo Antão is an island with a long history of goat cheese production, something that is still visible on the island today. In February 2001, the PAICV-supported presidential candidate Pedro Pires defeated former MPD leader Carlos Veiga by only 13 votes. They have enlisted in aid of the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Chinese make up a sizable and important segment of the immigrant population in Cape Verde. [1] It is the language of instruction and government. In spite of having few natural resources and being semi-desert, the country boasts the highest living standards in the region, and has attracted thousands of immigrants of different nationalities. Cape Verde lies in the Cape Verde Islands dry forests ecoregion. [33] It rains irregularly between August and October, with frequent brief heavy downpours. But you know what, almost every time we can understand each other using sign language, combining words or just pointing out the things we mean! According to Portuguese official records,[15] the first discoveries were made by Genoa-born António de Noli, who was afterwards appointed governor of Cape Verde by Portuguese King Afonso V. Other navigators mentioned as contributing to discoveries in the Cape Verde archipelago are Diogo Gomes (who was with António de Noli and claimed to have been the first to land on and name Santiago island), Diogo Dias, Diogo Afonso and the Italian (Venice-born) Alvise Cadamosto. [12] In 1444, a few years before they discovered the islands, Portuguese explorers named that landmark Cabo Verde ("green cape"). The fact that the people of Cape Verde have become such a mixture of many different ethnic groups can be explained by the history of the country. In towns with electricity, television is available on three channels; one state owned (RTC - TCV) and three foreign owned, RTI Cabo Verde launched by the Portuguese-based RTI in 2005, on 31 March 2007, Record Cabo Verde, its own version was launched by the Brazilian-based Rede Record. Three of the five researchers working in natural sciences were women, as were three of the six social scientists and two of the five researchers from the humanities. Most recently erupting in 2014, Pico do Fogo is the largest active volcano in the region. 2010 Census — source: Instituto Nacional de Estatistica. Davidson, Basil. Some special forms of men and women living together have developed on the islands: The most frequent form is living together under one roof without a marriage certificate in the união de facto, which is equated to marriage by law after three years. 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In 2015, 23% of the Cape Verdean population had either attended or graduated from secondary schools. Mar 15, 2018 - Happy Beautiful People and it's Culture . The colonial government had repeatedly attempted to prevent the formation of a mixed population in the past. Tours, Excursions, Sightseeing & Activities, Cape Verde has about 450,000 inhabitants today. Appeal is to the Supreme Court. The suppression of the Atlantic slave-trade in the 19th century led to economic decline and emigration. Cape Verde's official language is Portuguese. All 25 researchers were working in the government sector in 2011 and one in three were women (36%). Even if some people think that this is quite close to prostitution, it is still a very common and even socially respected lifestyle. People information about Cape Verde. There is a Cape Verdean community in Argentina numbering 8,000. [16] It demanded improvement in economic, social and political conditions in Cape Verde and Portuguese Guinea and formed the basis of the two nations' independence movement. The media is operated by the Capeverdean News Agency (secondarily as Inforpress). This is not a sum of two cultures living side by side, but a new culture resulting from an exchange that began in the 15th century. This is because a large number of children and older people died during the last famine and the generation of the 1940s decided to emigrate. [59] There were Jewish settlements on several islands. It has an 8 kilometres (5 miles) diameter caldera, whose rim is 1,600 metres (5,249 feet) altitude and an interior cone that rises to 2,829 metres (9,281 feet) above sea level. [51][52], The European Commission's total allocation for the period of 2008–2013 foreseen for Cape Verde to address "poverty reduction, in particular in rural and periurban areas where women are heading the households, as well as good governance" amounts to €54.1 million. 9 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons", "Sprungbrett nach Westafrika - David X. Noack", "Eleven shot dead in Cape Verde, including two Spanish citizens", "Remarks by the President After Meeting with African Leaders", "2013 Ibrahim Index of African Governance", "Cape Verde | 2010 Index of Economic Freedom", "World Economic Forum : The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011", "The Peace Corps Welcomes You to Cape Verde", "A sinking feeling: why is the president of the tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru so concerned about climate change? “Sometimes the only thing people know about Cova da Moura is the negative side,” said Paulo Cabral, 36, who was born locally to Cape Verdean parents. Instead of "Cape Verde," the designation "Republic of Cabo Verde" is to be used. In 2001, an Association for the Deaf was established in Cape Verde. One foot in Cape Verde, one foot in the new world… From Cape Verde to…That’s the story of many locals. [33] The traditional walk around the praça (town square) to meet friends is practiced regularly in Cape Verde towns.[33]. A new international airport was opened in Boa Vista in December 2007 and on the island of São Vicente the newest international airport (Cesária Évora Airport) in Cape Verde was opened in late 2009. [16] Pirates occasionally attacked the Portuguese settlements. Three parties now hold seats in the National Assembly — MPD (36), PAICV (25) and the Cape Verdean Independent Democratic Union (UCID) (3). Cape Verde Demographics. [citation needed] Local radio stations include Rádio Praia, the first radio station in Cape Verde, Praia FM, the first FM station in the nation, Rádio Barlavento, Rádio Clube do Mindelo and Radio Morabeza in Mindelo. [20] The constitution — adopted in 1980 and revised in 1992, 1995 and 1999 — defines the basic principles of its government. [50], In early January 2018, the government announced that the minimum wage would be raised to 13,000 CVE (US$140 or EUR 130) per month, from 11,000 CVE, which was effective in mid-January 2018. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Cape Verde Islands were uninhabited. [citation needed]. [24] In 2017 Cape Verde signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.[25]. Find The Beautiful, Rare, Stylish, Most Popular, Top & Unique Baby Names In cabo-verde . [70], In 2011, the net enrollment ratio for primary school was 85%. [16], In the 16th century, the archipelago prospered from the Atlantic slave trade. No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky: the Liberation of Guinea and Cape Verde, 1981. [16], The official Census recorded that Cape Verde had a population of 512,096 in 2013. The country has competed at every Summer Olympics since 1996. The life expectancy is currently at 65.8 years for men and 71.6 years for women. Cape Verde has about 450,000 inhabitants today. [61] The number of atheists is estimated at less than 1% of the population.[59]. Mineral resources include salt, pozzolana (a volcanic rock used in cement production), and limestone. Cape Verde gradually recovered as an important commercial center and stopover for shipping routes. In 2004, there were seven radio stations; six independent and one state owned. The HIV-AIDS prevalence rate among Cape Verdeans between 15 and 49 years old is 0.8%.[68]. Cape verdean Last Names [Surnames] On 23 June 2008 Cape Verde became the 153rd member of the WTO. The genetic mixture resulting from centuries of migration can still be clearly seen in the appearance of some individuals: It is not unusual to encounter dark-skinned people with blond hair and blue eyes or children with fair skin and jet black hair. The famous queijo from Santo Antão is the only Cape Verdean product that has won an award at the international event 'Slow Food', back in 2007. Conversely, the islands do not receive the upwellings (cold streams) that affect the West African coast, so the air temperature is cooler than in Senegal, but the sea is warmer, because the orographic relief of some islands, such as Santiago with steep mountains, cover it with rich woods and luxuriant vegetation where the humid air condenses and soak the plants, rocks, soil, logs, moss, etc. [48][49], Cape Verde has significant cooperation with Portugal at every level of the economy, which has led it to link its currency first to the Portuguese escudo and, in 1999, to the euro. The Cape Verdean society is essentially creole but composite, concludes the minister. An independence movement led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau (another former Portuguese colony) and Cape Verde (PAIGC) was founded in 1956. The modern population of Cape Verde descends from the mixture of European settlers and African slaves who were brought to the islands to work on Portuguese plantations. "[75] Cape Verde's quintessential national music is the morna, a melancholy and lyrical song form typically sung in Cape Verdean Creole. The islands lie about 600 to 850 kilometres (320 to 460 nautical miles) west of Cap-Vert which gave its name to the islands. [72], In 2015, the government was planning to build a 'cyber-island' which would develop and offer services that include software development, computer maintenance and back office operations. The international success of Cesária Évora has made other Cape Verdean artists, or descendants of Cape Verdeans born in Portugal, gain more space in the music market. On the islands, there are over 22,000 foreign-born naturalized Cape Verdeans who hail from over 90 countries around the world, living and working in the country on a permanent basis. [16], The prime minister is the head of government and proposes other ministers and secretaries of state. There are four international ports: Mindelo, São Vicente; Praia, Santiago; Palmeira, Sal; and Sal Rei, Boa Vista. Moving its headquarters to Conakry, Guinea in 1960, the PAIGC began an armed rebellion against Portugal in 1961. Family as a microcosm A special characteristic of Cape Verde is the model of the common-law relationships for the various stages of life, which has been practiced for a number of centuries. A sizeable diaspora community exists across the world, considerably outnumbering inhabitants on the islands. The operation took more than three years, being a secret operation during the first two years, and ended in 2010. As of October 2016[update], there were 69 secondary schools throughout the archipelago (including 19 private secondary schools) and at least 10 universities in the country which are based on the two islands of Santiago and São Vicente. From 1455 until its independence in 1975, Cape Verde was a colony of Portugal. [16], The country's future economic prospects depend heavily on the maintenance of aid flows, the encouragement of tourism, remittances, outsourcing labour to neighbouring African countries, and the momentum of the government's development programme. Cape Verde, an African island cluster ripe with natural beauty and rife with poverty, shares rich cultural roots with Southeastern Massachusetts. The country is a socialist practicing a mixed economy, and there are state-operated enterprises such as public supply companies and the Society for Fish Purchasing and Marketing. Cape Verde has bilateral relations with some Lusophone nations and holds membership in a number of international organisations. Over the last several years, a few thousand Europeans and Latin Americans have settled in the country. Cape Verde (/ˈvɜːrd(i)/ (listen)) or Cabo Verde (/ˌkɑːboʊ ˈvɜːrdeɪ/ (listen), /ˌkæb-/) (Portuguese: Cabo Verde, pronounced [ˈkabu ˈveɾdɨ]), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde,[11] is an island country in the central Atlantic Ocean. Both of these religious groups were victims of the Inquisition. Since the early 1990s Cape Verde has operated as a stable representative democracy, and remains one of the most developed and democratic countries in Africa. The immigrants from the nearby West African coast make up the majority of foreigners in the country. A February 1996 presidential election returned President Monteiro to office. [1] Cape Verdean Creole or Kriolu is a dialect continuum of a Portuguese-based creole. A number of wine tours of Cape Verde's various microclimates began to be offered in spring 2010. The average hurricane season has about two Cape Verde-type hurricanes, which are usually the largest and most intense storms of the season because they often have plenty of warm open ocean over which to develop before encountering land. Magnetic anomalies identified in the vicinity of the archipelago indicate that the structures forming the islands date back 125–150 million years: the islands themselves date from 8 million (in the west) to 20 million years (in the east). It is not unusual for children to change their place of residence within the extended families. Cape Verde; People; Definitions. [23] In 2011 Cape Verde ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The team has played at two Africa Cup of Nations, in 2013 and 2015.[77]. The country is named after the nearby Cap-Vert peninsula, on the Senegalese coast. Another term is creole, meaning those of mixed native-born African and native-born European descent. Most people of Cape Verde are Creole, or of mixed white and black descent. Since its independence, it has greatly improved its health indicators. Expatriate Cape Verdeans contribute an amount estimated at about 20% of GDP to the domestic economy through remittances. Cape Verde is a member state of the African Union. Social position of women Both men and women, no matter whether they come from poor or rich families, are accustomed to having regular employment. There was no research being conducted in either medical or agricultural sciences. Fully a quarter of its gross domestic product is based on tourism and almost 10 per cent on remittances. 54% of the adults are single, 24% live in a. Deceased Person . 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