Cape Verde

[vurd]

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noun

a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 1,557 sq. mi. (4,033 sq. km). Praia.

Cape Verde

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noun

a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)

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Cape Verdean noun

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For the next four hours, the Gulfstream jet cruised northwest above western Africa and the Atlantic Ocean toward the small archipelago of Cape Verde.

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Mr Clarkson has already booked a luxury holiday to Cape Verde, in West Africa, and snapped up some designer items, and plans to pay off his parents' mortgage and buy himself an Audi.

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Cape Verde remained a Portuguese colony until 1975 - but during the 18th and 19th Centuries, British merchants settled and Cape Verde once again became a bustling crossroads.

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In March 2018, the crew went on trial in Cape Verde, protesting their innocence.

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Couto is well-known throughout the Portuguese-speaking world - Angola, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome in Africa, as well as Brazil and Portugal.

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capette Cape Verdean

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