History – Page 2 – Cabo Verde

Explore the 1832 journey of American diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Discover a 19th-century perspective on the islands' history,

Discover how Cape Verde leads by example in international justice, from its 2011 Rome Statute ratification to its role as

Explore the history of Cape Verde during the Iberian Union (1580–1640), from Sir Francis Drake's raids to the rise of

Discover the history of Diogo Dias's 1460 voyage. Learn how the first mapping of the Cape Verde archipelago shaped the

Discover how Charles Darwin's 1832 visit to Santiago, Cape Verde, shaped his geological theories and set the stage for the

Explore the history of Cidade Velha, the first European city in the tropics. Discover its 1462 founding, UNESCO heritage, and

Discover the Port of Mindelo in São Vicente, Cabo Verde. Explore its history as a strategic Atlantic hub, from steamship

Explore the 1975 transition to independence in Cape Verde, the leadership of Luís Cabral, and the legacy of the PAIGC

Discover how Cabo Verde became Africa's top-ranked democracy. Explore its history of stability, social welfare, and environmental leadership in the

Explore the 1456 discovery of Cape Verde by Alvise Cadamosto and Diogo Gomes. Learn how these uninhabited islands became a

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