Geopgraphy
What ocean surrounds Cape Verde?
Atlantic Ocean
From which European country did Cape Verde gain independence?
Portugal
What is the official language of Cape Verde?
Creole/Portuguese
What is the national dish?
Catchupa
True or False?
Cape Verde is located off the coast of West Africa
True
How many main Islands make up Cape Verde?
10 Main islands
What year did Cape Verde gain independence?
1975?
What famous artist is known as the "Barefoot diva"
Cesaria Evora
Which type of fish is a Cape Verdean staple?
Cavala
What is the currency of Cape Verde?
Escudo
What is the Capital City of Cape Verde?
Praia
What was the first island to be discovered?
Boa Vista
Which island has the biggest Carnival?
Soncent
What drink is Cape Verde famous for?
(made from sugarcane)
Grogu
What is the most popular sport?
Soccer
What island is the largest?
Santiago
What major trade was Cape Verde a part of during the colonial times?
The Transatlantic slave trade
Where is the Baia das Gatas music festival take place
Soncent
What dessert is traditional in Cape Verde?
Cuscus
What city is considered the cultural capital?
Mindelo, Soncent
Which island is the active volcano on?
Fogo
Who is the founding father?
Amilcar Cabral
What is the most famous Morna?
Sodade
What is the most common ingredient in Cape Verdean dishes?
corn
Cape Verde has one of the highest rates of what in Africa?
Tourism