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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The Canary Islands and Capo Verde in the 1534 Isolario by Benedetto Bordone Insulae Capitis Viridis (1598), showing Cape Verde. The first islands formed, around 40-50 million years ago, were present-day Sal and its eastern neighbors. The western islands were formed later, including São Nicolau (as early as 11.8 million years ago), São Vicente (nine million years ago), present-day Santiago ...
  2. britannica.com

    Dec 17, 2024history of Cabo Verde, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Cabo Verde.The islands off the west coast of Africa that constitute Cabo Verde were uninhabited until they were colonized by Portugal in the mid-15th century. After centuries under Portuguese rule, Cabo Verde won its independence in 1975, and Praia, on the island of Santiago, became the country's capital.
  3. cabo-verde.com

    Mar 11, 2024These experiences of emigration and loss have characterized Cape Verdean culture. In the second half of the 19th century, the literary and musical movement of mornas melancólicas emerged, a musical style in a minor key, originating in Boa Vista and often compared to Portuguese fado. In the 1930s, Cape Verde's economy recovered somewhat.
  4. feelcaboverde.com

    Cape Verde was discovered in 1460. After ~500 years of colonialism under Portuguese rule, it became independent on 5/07/1975. ... History of Cape Verde through the Ages. ... Cape Verde's first settlement period; It lasted from 1461, when the first settlers arrived, until 1495, when the islands were returned to the crown. ...
  5. capeverdeislands.org

    The history of Cape Verde has left its mark. It is still visible and tangible today. We have listed the most important moments in the history of Cape Verde in chronological order below. Origin of the Cape Verde island group. Fogo volcano. About 15 million years ago, the island of Sal was created by volcanic magma. At the time it was a ...
  6. capeverde.com

    The discovers of Cape Verde, the Portuguese, described the islands upon their arrival in 1456 as "completely uninhabited." In any case, there is still no evidence of any human life before the descoberta. The Portuguese intended to establish new trade routes and goods, as well as expanding their knowledge of geography since Islamic traders controlled the Trans-Saharan trade of gold and ...
  7. en.wikipedia.org

    History of Cape Verde by period (4 C) C. Cape Verdean American history (1 C, 10 P) D. Defunct mass media in Cape Verde (2 P) Defunct organizations based in Cape Verde (2 C) E. Historical events in Cape Verde (5 C) F. Former populated places in Cape Verde (1 C, 1 P) J. Jewish Cape Verdean history (1 C, 6 P) P.
  8. library.fiveable.me

    Portuguese Colonization: The period during which Portugal established colonies across Africa and the Americas, with Cape Verde becoming one of the earliest sites of colonization. Maritime Trade Routes : The sea paths established by European powers for the purpose of trade and exploration, in which Cape Verde was a crucial hub linking Europe ...
  9. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 11, 2024The history of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is a fascinating narrative of discovery, colonization, slavery, and eventual independence. This archipelago, located off the northwest coast of Africa, has developed a unique cultural identity influenced by African, Portuguese, and other global interactions. Early History and Discovery
  10. theworldofinfo.com

    In late 1990, Cape Verde became the first of the five former Portuguese colonies in Africa to introduce a multi-party system; in early 1991, the country elected a new president, the democrat Antonio M. Monteiro. Parliamentary elections in December 1995 gave a large majority to the Movimento para Democracía, which favoured economic liberalisation.
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  1. History of Cape Verde

    The recorded history of Cape Verde begins with the Portuguese discovery of the island in 1458. Possible early references to Cape Verde date back at least 2,000 years. Wikipedia

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