Cape Verde
SHORT INFORMATION
Population of Cape Verde
Cape Verde has a population of approximately half a million people. A large proportion (236,000) of Cape Verdeans live on the main island, Santiago.
SHORT INFORMATION
Cape Verde climate
Cape Verde climate is milder than that of the African mainland, because the surrounding sea moderates temperatures on the islands and cold Atlantic currents produces an arid atmosphere around the archipelago.
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.