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Cape Verde

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  • Jan 1, 1400

    Cape Verde

    Cape Verde
    Cape Verde was a group of Islands off the West side of Africa
    It was discovered some time during the 15th century.
  • Dec 7, 1489

    Health Status

    Health Status
    .Malaria is in Cape Verde, but not as common as the main country of Africa
    HIV/AIDS is common in Cape Verde With around 50% having HIV/AIDS

  • Culture

    Culture
    Cape Verde's culture is very reminiscent that of Portugal.
    Their music is very reminiscent of Portugal.
    It's music is reminiscent that of Portugal
    Soccer is also the main sport in Cape verde.

  • Health Care

    Health Care
    Cape Verde doesn't have very many hospitals, nor much supplies.
    Life expectancy for Males is 70 and Females are 75
    Infant Mortality rate is 21per 1000

  • Government

    Government
    In 1980 Cape Verde's Constitution was passed.
    It defined their basic government.
    They are lead by a 5 year president.
    Prime Minister is the head of the government.

  • Tourism

    Tourism
    In 2007 Cape Verde got its new airport and a second one in 2009
    Since the airports came more and more tourists came to Cape Verde. Many major hotels were built to house the tourists. As of 2010 they reached over 300k tourists

  • Cape Verde's Economy

    Cape Verde's Economy
    Cape Verde has very little in the size of resources. The islands don't even have lots of fresh water.
    90% of the food they get is imported,
    Fish and Shellfish are very plentiful, and is one of their major food, and trading goods.

  • Education

    Education
    Cape Verde's school system Is just as mandatory as others. They want kids to go there from ages 6-14 to learn. The schools have tried to get all the neccessary things for kids. They did fall short on other things such as books, lunches, and many other school materials such as pencils.