Cabo Verde is an African country. The small island country is located about 385 miles (620 km) off the coast of Senegal in western Africa. Cabo Verde consists of nine inhabited islands, one uninhabited island, and various islets. The country’s capital, Praia, is located on the largest island, Santiago. Before gaining independence on July 5, 1975, Cabo Verde was a Portuguese colonial territory.
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