Cape Verde

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a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands 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

/ vɜːd /

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)

His great grandfather sailed from Cape Verde and was involved in the whaling industry of Nantucket Island, Mass.

And now he pushed on till he arrived at a great cape, to which they gave the name of Cape Verde.

And then you know, as we got out into the Atlantic this side of Cape Verde, the ship began to go to pieces.

On the following day the northern islands of the Cape Verde group were sighted.

Shortly after this, in 1617, they bought the island of Goree at Cape Verde from the natives in that region.

Holmes' explanation of the taking of Cape Verde, although simple and direct, is probably incomplete.

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