Cape Verde

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Overview of Cape Verde

Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals and Events in Cape Verde

Combining Catholic influences with a vibrant Creole culture are some extremely colourful Carnival celebrations on Cape Verde.

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Religion in Cape Verde

More than 93% of the population of Cape Verde is nominally Roman Catholic, according to an informal poll taken by local churches. About 5% of the population is Protestant. The largest Protestant denomination is the Church of the Nazarene.