Cape Verde is, without a doubt, for many soccer fans, the revelation country of this 2026 World Cup and, despite being eliminated on July 3 by Argentina, it left a historic performance during the tournament.
The “Blue Sharks” surprised everyone and everyone during the World Cup, not only by facing the current world champion in a match that went to extra time, but also by their performance in the group stage.
The team closed the group stage without defeat. They tied against other world champion countries, such as Spain and Uruguay, and only conceded three goals in this competition, all in the match against the Albiceleste.
After this historic World Cup participation – we must remember that it is Cape Verde’s first appearance in a World Cup – the country has aroused the curiosity of many people, mainly about where it is located, how many inhabitants it has and what language is spoken.
Where is Cape Verde?
According to the media The WorldCape Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean, between Africa and America, about 460 kilometers from the coast of Senegal.
The area of Cape Verde is 4,033 square kilometers and is made up of ten islands of volcanic origin, the media reports.
Its capital is Praia, which is located on the island of Santiago, the largest, with more than 900 square kilometers.
How many inhabitants does Cape Verde have?
The BBC explains that the population of Cape Verde is approximately 500 thousand inhabitants.
Because tourism is its main source of income, in addition to commerce, the media emphasizes that the country receives 1.2 million people a year, that is, more than double its population.
What language do they speak in Cape Verde?
The World notes that, due to Cape Verde’s historical ties to Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
Cape Verde was an uninhabited archipelago until the arrival of the Portuguese in 1460, when it was discovered, according to the media, by Diogo Gomes.
Due to its location, it became a connection point between Europe, Africa and America. In fact, The World points out that between the 15th and 18th centuries it was one of the main centers of the slave trade.
What are the islands that make up Cape Verde?
The World points out that the ten islands that make up Cape Verde are divided into two groups.
The first is the Barlavento archipelago, where the islands of:
- Boa Vista
- Salt
- Santo Antão
- Saint Luzia
- Sao Nicolau
- Sao Vicente
The second group corresponds to the Sotavento archipelago and is made up of:
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