Cape Verde

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Cape Verde

Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals and Events in Cape Verde

Combining Catholic influences with a vibrant Creole culture are some extremely colourful Carnival celebrations on Cape Verde.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Cape Verde

The culture of Cape Verde features literature including Claridade, Negrume, and others and writers including Sergio Frusoni, Manuel Lopes, Ovídio Martins, and more. The culture also has music proprieties including morna, funaná, coladera, tabanka, and more. Cesária Évora, Tcheka, and other Cape Verdean singers throughout the world.