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Cape Verde is previously uninhabited island colonized by Portugal in 15th century. It became a port and major centre for slave trading soon after. Independence from Portugal was declared in 1975.
Introduction
Cape Verde is previously uninhabited island colonized by Portugal in 15th century. It became a port and major centre for slave trading soon after. Independence from Portugal was declared in 1975.
Cape Verde Location and size
Cape Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal, and consists of twelve islands of volcanic origin. It covers an area of 4 033 square kilometers.
Cape Verde Climate
Cape Verde is best to visit from August to October when the weather is warm.
Cape Verde Language
Official language is Portuguese, yet each of the inhabited islands has own Creole language stemming from Portuguese.
Time
Cape Verde operates 1 hour behind the GMT throughout the year.
Cape Verde Money and Banks
The official currency is the Cape Verde escudo. Credit cards are not widely accepted. The best currency for exchange purposes is the US dollar.
Passports and visas
All visitors to Cape Verde must be in possession of a valid passport.
Cape Verde Infrastructure
Regular flights are scheduled from Lisbon, Portugal, with less frequent connections from some other airports. Cabo Verde Airlines runs a scheduled service between all islands; air taxi is also available.
Cape Verde Health
Payment through insurance company is rarely accepted; most medical care practitioners accept cash only.
Sun
The African sun can be very harsh. Sun blocks, hats and sunglasses are essential during the summer months.
Cape Verde Safety
For tourists Capo Verde is one of the safer African destinations. All the necessary safety precautions are still highly recommended.
Cape Verde Driving
All visitors intending to drive require an international drivers permit.
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