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Cape Verde (/ ˈ v ɜːr d (i)/ ⓘ, VURD(-ee)) or Cabo Verde (/ ˌ k ɑː b oʊ ˈ v ɜːr d eɪ / ⓘ KAH-boh VUR-day, / ˌ k æ b oʊ-/ KAB-oh -, [ˈkabu ˈveɾdɨ]), officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country and archipelagic state of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres ...
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The ocean near Cabo Verde is an area of tropical cyclone formation; since these storms have the whole Atlantic over which to develop as they move westward, they are among the most intense hurricanes, and are called Cape Verde-type hurricanes. The Cape Verde islands are a very degradated area. Also, most islands do not always get a monsoon.
[4] [5] [6] Politically, the islands belonging to Portugal and Spain are parts of the European Union, while Cape Verde is a member of the African Union. Geologically, most of Macaronesia is part of the African tectonic plate. The Azores are located in the triple junction between the African, Eurasian, and North American plates. [Note 1] [7] [8]
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An enlargeable topographic map of Cape Verde. Geography of Cape Verde. Cape Verde is: an island country. of 10 islands and 8 islets; a Developing country; a Sovereign state; Population of Cape Verde: 436,821(2008) - 165th most populous country; Area of Cape Verde: 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi) - 172nd largest country; Atlas of Cape Verde
Cape Verde–Portugal relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cabo Verde and the Portuguese Republic. Both nations are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the United Nations. The relationship between Portugal and Cape Verde has consistently been described as "excellent" by both countries. [1] [2]
This is a list of diplomatic missions of Cape Verde, excluding honorary consulates. Cape Verde has a small number of diplomatic missions. Map of countries with a Cape Verdean diplomatic presence