Cape Verde

Linked by Atlantic maritime routes, Cape Verde grew into an independent island republic whose identity reflects African and Portuguese influences. The archipelago lies off West Africa and comprises volcanic islands with markedly different terrain: Fogo is dominated by Pico do Fogo, while Sal is known for dry, low-lying expanses and salt pans. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital, and Cidade Velha preserves the historic centre of the first European colonial outpost in the tropics, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Music is central to national life; morna, associated with singer Cesária Évora, is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around the Cape Verde archipelago.

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