Cabo Verde

Geography

100

In what part of Africa is Cabo Verde? (north, east, south, west)

Western Africa

200

What are the border countries?

None... the ocean

300

Name a natual hazard that occurs in Cabo Verde.

Possible answers: droughts, dust storms, volcanically active

400

Name a natural resource of Cabo Verde.

Possible answers: salt, basalt rock, limestone, kaolin, fish, clay, gypsum

500

Approximately, in meters, how tall is Mt. Fogo (the highest point of Cabo Verde)?

I will accept answers from 2,600 to 2,900 meters. Really it's 2,829 m.

People and Society

100

What is the most common ethnic group on Cabo Verde?

The most common ethnic group in Cabo Verde is Creole (mulatto), which makes up 71%.

200

What is the official language of Cabo Verde?

The official language of Cabo Verde is Portugese.

300

Name 1 of the 3 most common religions in Cabo Verde.

Possible answers: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Christian

400

What is the approximate population of Cabo Verde?

I will accept answers from 530,000 to 150,000. Really it's 538,535.

500

What is the literacy rate of Cabo Verde?

I will accept answers from 80% to 90%.

Government

100

What is the official English name for the country?

Republic of Cabo Verde

200

What is the capital of Cabo Verde?

Praia

300

What is the official Portugese name for the country?

Republica de Cabo Verde

400

What is the government type in Cabo Verde?

Republic

500

For this round you need to choose one of the questions below: 1) What does the flag of Cabo Verde look like? 2) Who is the current leader of Cabo Verde? 3) What is the currency used in Cabo Verde?

1) blue background, white and red striped with gold stars 2) Jorge Carlos Fonseca (I will accept any part of his name) 3) Cape Verdean escudo

Economy

100

Name at least two agriculture products of Cabo Verde.

Optional answers: banas, corn, beans, sweet potatoes, sugarcane, coffee, peanuts, fish

200

Name an industry of Cabo Verde.

Optional answers: fish processing, salt mining, ship repairing, shoes and garments

300

Name an EXPORT patner of Cabo Verde.

Optional answers: Spain, Portugal, USA

400

Name an IMPORT parner of Cabo Verde.

Optional answers: Portugal, Netherlands, China, Spain

500

Approximately, how many CVEs per US dollar?

I will accept answers from 100 to 110.

Communications and Transportation

100

How many airports are there in Cabo Verde?

9 airports

200

How long are all the roadways in Cabo Verde?

I will accept answers from 1,200 to 1,400.

300

(Use country comparison to the world) Telephones- how many main lines in use are there?

I will accept answers from 150-160. Real answer is 155.

400

(Use country comparison to the world) Telephones- mobile cellular: ?

I will accept answers from 165 to 175. Real answer is 171.

500

(Use country comparison to the world) How many internet users are there?

I will accept answers from 140-150. Real answer is 148.