Cape Verde officially the
Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10
volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. It forms part of the
Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, Canary Islands, Madeira, and the
Savage Isles. In ancient times these islands were referred to as "the
Islands of the Blessed" or the "Fortunate Isles". Located 570 kilometers
(350 mi) west of the Cape Verde Peninsula in West Africa, the islands cover a
combined area of slightly over 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 sq. mi). Incorporated
as an overseas department of Portugal in 1951, the islands continued to
campaign for independence, which was peacefully achieved in 1975. Its
population of around 540,000 is mostly of mixed European, Moorish, Arab and
African heritage, and predominantly Roman Catholic, reflecting the legacy of
Portuguese rule. Historically, the name "Cape Verde" has been used in
English for the archipelago and, since independence in 1975, for the country. Cape
Verde is a member of the African Union.
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