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Category: About Cabo Verde

Cidade Velha: Cape Verde’s Historic First Tropical Settlement

Explore Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde: The first European settlement in the tropics and a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in

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Sir Francis Drake’s 1585 Attack on Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde

Explore the history of the 1585 sacking of Ribeira Grande by Sir Francis Drake. Discover how the 'Sea Dogs' changed

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Sugarcane & Volcanic Terroir: Agriculture on Santo Antão

Discover the volcanic terroir of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Learn how traditional sugarcane farming and artisanal Grogue production thrive on

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Renewable Energy in Cape Verde: The 2030 Green Power Goal

Explore Cape Verde's ambitious goal to reach 50% renewable energy by 2030 through wind, solar, and innovative debt-for-nature swaps.

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Cape Verde 1951: The Shift to Portuguese Overseas Province

Explore the 1951 status change of Cape Verde from a colony to a Portuguese overseas province and how it fueled

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The Pijiguiti Massacre: A Turning Point for PAIGC & Independence

Discover how the 1959 Pijiguiti Massacre became the pivotal catalyst for the PAIGC and the armed struggle for Cape Verde

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The Monte Tchota Massacre: Impact on Cape Verde History

Explore the history and impact of the 2016 Monte Tchota massacre on Cape Verde. Learn how this tragedy reshaped the

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Barlavento and Sotavento: Cape Verde’s Island Groups

Explore the geographical divide between the Barlavento (Windward) and Sotavento (Leeward) island groups in Cape Verde. Learn about their climate

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Darwin in Cape Verde: The HMS Beagle at Porto Praya

Discover how Charles Darwin’s visit to Porto Praya (Praia), Cape Verde, in 1832 shaped his geological theories and set the

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Cape Verdean Creole: Origins & Use of Kabuverdianu Language

Explore the history and development of Kabuverdianu (Cape Verdean Creole), the world's oldest living creole language and the soul of

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