Map Of Cape Verde Island
Travelling Information
The Republic of Cape Verde consists of nine inhabited and several uninhabited volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa. Most are rugged and mountainous; three (Sal, Maio, and Boa Vista) are flat, desert islands with sand beaches. The capital city of Praia is located on the island of Santiago. Most international travelers enter Cape Verde through the international airport located on the island of Sal, 110 miles northeast of the capital. While the tourist industry is bringing ever-growing numbers of tourists, facilities on many islands remain limited. Cape Verde enjoys a stable, democratic government. Portuguese is the official language, although Crioulo is also spoken. ... [Read More]
Cape Verde in Pictures
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Economical Info
Rua Abilio Macedo n 6, Praia, Cape Verde Tel.: (238)-261-56-16 Fax: (238)-261-13-55 Versão em Português [Read More]
USAssistance
Because rainfall on the islands is so scarce, Cape Verde has to importnearly all of its food needs. The United States, through donations of foodassistance under PL-480, is one of Cape Verde’s important partners. Thisfive-year $15.7million food assistance program, which is administered by a U.S.non-governmental institution called ACDI/VOCA, extends to four islands and reachesthe majority of the archipelago's population. PL 480 Corn Arrives in PraiaThe food assistance is sold in country, and the funds generated by the salesare used by ACDI/VOCA to help maximize food security and agricultural output of the country.In this regard, drip agriculture has been a major help to increase yields fromthe limited arable land available, while using water in the most efficient waypossib ... [Read More]
Country Commercial Guide
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American Citizens
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African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (The Treaty of Pelindaba)
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