In April 2021, the ruling center-right Movement for Democracy (MpD) of Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva won the parliamentary election. The islands are essentially a maritime extension of the dry and dusty Sahel desert region, and the terrain is so arid and mountainous that less than 2 percent of the land is suitable for farming.

was named after the westernmost tip of mainland Africa, the Cape Vert, and[,] while the term "Verde" (green) gives the impression of a lush and verdant landscape, nothing could be further from the truth. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The blue color represents the sea and the sky and two white and one red stripe should commemorate the country's development and the path towards progress. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to Cabo Verdeans as you celebrate 39 years of independence on July 5.The economy of Cape Verde is service-oriented, with commerce, transport, and public services accounting for more than 70% of GDP. The horizontal stripes of white-red-white suggested peace and national resolve on the pathway to nation building.

According to the latest data (2017) from the National Statistics Bureau, [85] life expectancy at birth in Cape Verde is 76. Cape Verde has one of the best educational systems in Africa, ranked 8th by the World Education Forum in 2023. Porto Novo on Santo Antão is the only source for imports and exports of produce from the island as well as passenger traffic since the closure of the airstrip at Ponta do Sol. Cape Verde bunting is a popular choice if you have a large area to cover – displaying up to thirty flag pennants per length, our very popular flag bunting will be just the job! Our National flags are available in a range of options and supplied ready to fly with a rope and toggle.Cape Verde is part of the Sahelian arid belt, with nothing like the rainfall levels of nearby West Africa.

Immediately following the November 1980 coup in Guinea-Bissau, relations between Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau became strained.The Cape Verde national football team, nicknamed the Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks), is the national team of Cape Verde and is controlled by the Cape Verdean Football Federation. Cape Verde's flag is available in sizes five feet by three feet, 152cm x 91cm, and three feet by two feet, 91cm x 61cm, both flags with two metal eyelets for hanging. Three of the Cape Verde islands, Sal, Boa Vista, and Maio, are fairly flat, sandy, and dry; the others are generally rockier with more vegetation. The country is a horseshoe-shaped cluster of ten islands (nine inhabited) and eight islets, [43] that constitute an area of 4033 km 2 (1557 sq mi).

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country spanning an archipelago of ten volcanic islands (nine inhabited) and eight islets in the central Atlantic Ocean. Four-color sharp and vivid process printing is done on one side and it bleeds through to the other side as well. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.The 10 stars on the flag represent the main islands of the nation and the blue represents the ocean and the sky. In some islands, like Santiago, the wetter climate of the interior and the eastern coast contrasts with the drier one on the south/southwest coast. Main article: Culture of Cape Verde Cape Verdeans are a very musical people; The Chã das Caldeiras group is an example. The national flag of Cape Verde is a popular choice for flying proudly at any event, function, party or gala with an African theme. Whilst it is not possible to control the weather, you can take care of your flag to lengthen its life.