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Category: About Cabo Verde

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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Santa Luzia: Cape Verde’s Only Uninhabited Major Island

Discover Santa Luzia, Cape Verde’s only uninhabited major island. Explore its history, unique biodiversity, and how to visit this pristine

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1975 Cape Verde National Assembly Election: Path to Independence

Discover the history of the 1975 Cape Verdean National Assembly election, the pivotal event that led to independence and established

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Cape Verde Warbler: Ecology of an Endemic Songbird

Discover the Cape Verde Warbler (tchota-de-cana), a rare endemic bird. Learn about its habitat on Santiago and Fogo, conservation status,

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Hurricane Fred: The Easternmost Hurricane in Atlantic History

Discover the history of Hurricane Fred (2015), the easternmost hurricane ever formed in the Atlantic and the first to strike

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