Formation
July 5, 1975
Cape Verde
Capital
Praia
Population
587,925 (2021)
Cape Verde
About
An archipelago nation in the central Atlantic Ocean. It consists of ten volcanic islands. It forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion and is known for its warm tropical climate.
Trivia
The Portuguese were the first people to live there. The national drink is a sugar cane beverage called grogue. There are more Cape Verdeans living abroad than in the country.
