Cape Verde

Q. When did Cape Verde become independent?
Ans. 5 July 1975
Q. When did the first settlers from Portugal land on Sao Tiago?
Ans. 1462
Q. When did Francis Drake attack Ribeira Grande?
Ans. 1585
Q. Who was Cape Verde’s president in 2003?
Ans. Pedro Pires
Q. Which is the capital of Cape Verde?
Ans. Praia
Q. Who was Cape Verde’s prime minister in 2007?
Ans. Jose Maria Neves
Q. When was slavery abolished in Cape Verde?
Ans. 1876
Q. Which is the currency of Cape Verde?
Ans. Escudo
Q. Which is the official language of Cape Verde?
Ans. Portuguese
Q. What is the area of Cape Verde?
Ans. 1,557 sq. mi.