Definition of 'Cape Verde'
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a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 546 388 (2017 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)
Portuguese name: Cabo VerdeCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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