The Republic of Cape Verde belongs to the archipelago of the same name, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is of volcanic origin and is located off the coast of Senegal. Until the moment of its discovery, in the XNUMXth century by the Portuguese, the island was uninhabited.
The Portuguese made it their colony and it was the center of the slave trade. Currently, the inhabitants of Cape Verde they descend from these two groups, colonizers or slaves. For this reason, the culture of this country is also a mix between European and African elements. Cape Verde is known for the different styles of music that reflect the origins of the population.
The term Creole it's used on Cape Verde to refer to the residents, the country's typical culture and its language. The official language is Portuguese, but the popular language is Cape Verdean Creole.
It is a country that also stands out for its literature, which has been translated into several languages, such as the most recent publications of German Almeida, a writer characterized by his subtle and scathing humor.
African dance on Cape Verde beach.
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