Map of Cape Verde
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Facts & Figures
Discovered by the Portuguese in 1456 - an uninhabited cluster of ten islands.
Cape Verde achieved independence in 1975.
Portuguese is the native language. Creoles is also used, and a mixture of both is commonplace.
Praia is the largest and capital city.
The population of Cape Verde is just over 400,000.
The Cape Verde culture is typically a mixture of Portuguese and African customs.
The temperature is typically tropical with no designated cool season.
The landscape is volcanic and hilly but boasts fantastic unspoilt beaches.
Cape Verde is predominantly christian.
Cape Verde Today
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Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a cluster of ten Islands of which Santiago is the main one and is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean It is south of the Canary Islands, five and a half hours flight from the UK.
It is safe to say, Cape Verde has finally "arrived" as an investment opportunity and a beautiful place to live or holiday. Described as the 12th most desirable location to invest in the Channel 4 "20 best places to buy in the sun" hosted by Amanda Lamb (right).
The investment opportunities within the Islands have also been featured in articles included in The Times and various other quality newspapers.
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Cape Verde was in the top 20 of the best locations abroad to buy.
Channel 4 - Amanda Lamb
A Surfing Paradise
Beautiful Scenery
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Great Beaches, Fantastic surf, a diverse culture, all year sunshine...
Just some of the benefits for investing in this tropical paradise. Cape Verde shares the same latitude as Barbados and is only an hour south of the Canary Islands.
The native language is officially Portuguese but Creoles is also widespread and a mixture of the two languages is also common.
There are 10 islands, 9 of which are populated. The largest and most populated is Santiago. Santiago accounts for half of the population of the entire group of Islands. Properties from Cape Verde Developments are generally situated on Santiago Island.
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The islands of the Cape Verde archipelago are windy, hilly, dry - almost lunar - and fairly sleepy. But there's beauty in them thar parched hills. And some of the islands are actually lush. There's good diving and hiking, lively nightlife and plenty of quiet corners to hide away in.
The Islands enjoy a diverse mixed culture with Portuguese and African influences.
Travel
International airports are situated on Sal and a new airport is now open on Santiago. From the UK, the flight is just over five hours in duration.
Fantastic Beaches
Diverse Culture
