My Cabo Verde

Located just off the West coast of Africa, the beautiful islands of The Republic of Cabo Verde

The Republic of Cabo Verde
Is a major element in the history of the
Americas. Located approximately 350 miles off
of the west coast of continental Africa,
Cabo Verde has been a major crossroad
of Ocean Commerce during it’s more than 400
years of history. It’s location in the eastern
Atlantic, played a major role in the
Slave trading activities of Portugal, Spain,
France, England and the Americas.
A former colony of Portugal, Capeverdeans, led
by Almilcar Cabral, fought and won their
independence from Portugal in 1975.

There are 10 inhabited islands with a
population of approximately 400,000 people
and almost an equal number living abroad.
The Islands are divided in two groups. The
Windward group to the north are: Santo
Antao, San Vicente, Santa Luzia, Sao Nicolau,
Sal, and Boavista. To the south are: Maio,
Sao Tiago, Fogo, and Brava.

The major population of Capeverdeans living
in the United States, live in the southeastern
New England in an area between Connecticut
to the south, and Boston to the north. There
are smaller communities scattered in other
areas of the United States.

As a second generation American-born
Cape Verdean, I am attempting to preserve the
culture as I know it, and learn more about the
present, and express my observations and
experiences through my Art.

15, February, 2002 - Vasco R. A. Pires

More than 32 Years of independence. July 5, 1975 - and beyond!

The Official Flag of The Republic of Cabo Verde

The President of The Republic of Cabo Verde

July 2002, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Dr. Pedro V. Pires, President,

The Republic of Cabo Verde

Photo © Copyright, 2002, 03, 04, 2005, 2007 Vasco R. A. Pires

What do you think of this idea for a new Capeverdean National flag?

by Salah Mattoes

"Rep. de Kabu Verdi , Tudu Juntadu "

(Note: This is not the official flag of Cape Verde)

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