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Cape Verde: Health

WebThe health authorities only recommend basic vaccinations like hepatitis A and B, typhus, cholera, polio, yellow fever and tetanus. There are sometimes isolated cases of malaria in Praia and Dengue, on the island of Santiago, during the late summer months. The number of cases is so low that even the Institute of Tropical Medicine does not

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Cape Verde: Population

WebCape Verde has about 450,000 inhabitants today. 236,000 of these live on the main island of Santiago. The fact that the people of Cape Verde have become such a mixture of many different ethnic groups can be explained by the history of the country. The colonial government had repeatedly attempted to prevent the formation of a mixed population in …

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Cape Verde: Art and Culture

WebThe woven tapestries in the traditional colours of white, indigo blue and black are also very common. The panos, square cloths that are used as pieces of clothing, are dyed in indigo blue. Above all, the art of pottery can be found on Maio, Santiago, Sal Boa Vista and São Vicente. Large water containers (potes), sculptures and vases are made here.

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Cape Verde: São Vicente Island

WebWith an area of 227 km², São Vicente is one of the smaller islands of Cape Verde. The second largest city in the archipelago, Mindelo, is home to more than 90% of the 80,000 inhabitants and is known as the cultural capital of the country. In terms of landscape, São Vicente is dominated by Monte Verde (750 m), which, together with two other

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Cape Verde: Travel Tips

WebHEALTH. There are very few contagious diseases or even epidemics on Cape Verde due to the dry climate and constantly blowing wind.

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Cape Verde: Santo Antão Island

WebSanto Antão is the northernmost and second-largest island of Cape Verde, with its 779 km². While in the north of the “Ilha das Montanhas”, the island of mountains, spectacular, rugged mountain landscapes alternate with tropical green valleys and fascinating cliffs. However, the barren and desert-like south with its partly deep gorges

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Cape Verde: Fogo Island

WebPico do Fogo, 2,829 m. Fogo is the name of fire. And this name reveals what the island in the south of the archipelago with its 40,000 inhabitants is: a volcano. Being the highest peak in Cape Verde, the volcanic mountain Pico de Fogo with its 2,829 metres dominates the landscape of the island. Also interesting are the cooled lava rivers, which

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Cape Verde: Brava Island

WebWith its beauty, tranquillity and seclusion, Brava is the smallest inhabited island in Cape Verde. Despite the fact that the island of flowers, as Brava is also called, is one of the most scenic islands of Cape Verde, it has only been on the itinerary of a few visitors so far. With its almost circular shape and a diameter of 10 km, the island

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Cape Verde: Development aid

WebDevelopment aid. Much has been done on Cape Verde. Through the multilateral and almost universal cooperation of many countries and international organisations, but also through the competent administration of funds by the Cape Verdean government itself, a steady development has been achieved. Private European companies that are owned by the

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Cape Verde Islands: Holidays & Travel

WebLook forward to 23 to 30 degrees Celsius during the day and about 24 degrees Celsius on summer nights or around 18 degrees Celsius on winter evenings. Even the water is pleasantly warm with 22 degrees Celsius (February/March) to 27 degrees Celsius (September/October). To summarise: the Cape Verde Islands are ideal as a year-round …

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Cape Verde: Sailing

WebCape Verde is a year-round sailing destination without hurricanes. In summer, the winds tend to be moderate at 2-4 Bft, so if you like it less windy, you should sail in Cape Verde in summer. The Cape Verde Islands are a dream for sailors who are looking for originality. November-March / 4-6 Bft.

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Cape Verde: Santiago Island

WebWelcome to Santiago, the largest island of Cape Verde ! Located in the south-east of the island, with its capital Praia, there is Santiago, which has significantly shaped the history of the archipelago. Nowadays, more than half of the Cape Verdeans live on this island. With its surface area of 991 km², Santiago is probably the most scenically

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Cape Verde: Sal Island

WebHighest elevation: Monte Grande, 405 m. The island of Sal is sun, sand and sea. With its former fishing village of Santa Maria and magnificent beach, it is Cape Verde’s tourist centre. People who love to swim get their money’s worth here, as do windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers and divers. In addition to its beaches, Sal is the flattest

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Cape Verde: Entry requirements / VISA

WebEntry requirements. The visa requirement for Cape Verde has been abolished with effect from 1 January 2019. This applies for a stay of up to 30 days. At the same time, an airport tax, the TSA, was introduced – the amount is 3,400 ECV / 30.83 EUR. The tax must be paid individually in advance by each traveller.

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Cape Verde: Diving

WebDive down and simply enjoy: Those who want to explore the underwater world of Cape Verde have the opportunity to do so at over 25 dive sites. Dive centres are located on Sal, Santiago, Boa Vista, São Vicente and Santo Antão. There is one restriction, however: the waters around the islands of the archipelago are only suitable for diving beginners to a …

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Cape Verde: Safety

WebFor emergency cases in Cape Verde (lost passport, money lost, problems with authorities, etc.): United Kingdom is represented in Cape Verde by: British Honorary Consul. Shell Cabo Verde Sarl. Av Amilcar Cabral CP4. Sao Vicente. Tel: 00 (238) 232 66 25/26/27. Fax: 00 (238) 232 66 29. Email: [email protected].

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Cape Verde: Currency and exchange

WebCurrency and exchange. The currency of Cape Verde is the Escudo de Cabo Verde (ECV). Coins come in denominations from 1 to 200 escudos and bills from 200 to 5,000. The 1,000 bill is commonly called the conto. One euro is equal to ECV 110.265 (fixed, non-variable exchange rate). Currency Exchange.

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Cape Verde: How to become a resident

WebThe following is a list of all documents required to apply for a Residencia: Completed application form (available at police stations). Document showing proof of financial stability (a bank statement from a bank in Cape Verde or the Boletim Oficial of your own company in Cape Verde usually suffices). Certificate from the city hall stating that

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Cape Verde: Telephone / Internet

WebTelephone, Postal Services and Internet. On the Cape Verde Islands, there are two mobile phone network providers with quite reasonable rates for telephoning (national) and internet: “ CVMovel ” and “ Unitel / Tmais “. In most places 4G network is available, otherwise almost everywhere 3G. Some SIM cards are given to you as a gift on

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