The Republic of Cape Verde (African countries) Satellite maps
The name: the Republic of Cape Verde (The Republic of Cape Verde)Independence Day: July 5 (1975)National Day: September 12 (1975)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of about 5 to 3.For the blue flag, in the central part of a partial white, red and white flag of the Trans-three bands, the bottom left a 10 Wu Jiaoxing a yellow circle.Oceans and the symbol of blue sky and white symbol of hope for peace, red symbolizes the people's efforts to strip the people of Cape Verde symbol of the hard-working with his hands in building the country's roads, Wu Jiaoxing ring symbol of Cape Verde and its national unity.The national emblem: a circle.A round face the top of a lead hammer, the symbol of the Constitution of the justice center for the equilateral triangle, the symbol of unity and equality; triangle, the torch symbol of the struggle to obtain the freedom of the bottom of the three-stripe symbolizing the sea, the waters around the islands and the people Support for the text for a round face Portugal, "the Republic of Cape Verde."Circular on both sides of a 10 Wujiao Xing, the symbol of the country's islands; following two Zonglv Ye symbol of national independence struggle and the victory drought period as the spiritual pillar of belief; Zonglv Ye the chain link connecting the Buddhist symbol of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Filled the hearts of the friendship and mutual support.National political figures: President Pires, in March 2001 the first elected president, in February 2006 re-election.July 5, 1975, in West Africa in the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde Cape Verde from Portugal for 500 years of colonial rule and declare independence,The establishment of the Republic of Cape Verde.EnditemPhysical Geography: Cape Verde means "green cape", covering 4,033 square kilometers.Cape Verde Islands in the North Atlantic, Dongju the continent's most West Point Cape Verde (in Senegal) over 500 km.Recapped in the United States, Africa, Europe, Asia four continents marine traffic要冲.Egypt in 1869 before the opening of the Suez Canal, which is from Africa to Europe pass the Asian sea routes go through places.So far it is still the Island of large ocean-going vessels and aircraft of the past, depots, known as the link "the crossroads of continents." From its 18 islands, north of Santo Antao island, such as nine years despite the northeast winds To the sea breeze, known as the Windward Islands, south of Brazzaville, such as La watts nine islands like hiding in safe havens, known as the Leeward Islands.Islands formed by the volcano, almost all mountain terrain.Fu Shan left the peak 2,829 meters above sea level.Rivers scarce, water scarcity.Is a tropical dry climate, the prevalence of dry and hot throughout the year in the northeastern Xinfeng, the average temperature of 24 ℃.Population: 507,000 (2005).The vast majority of black and white mixed Creole, accounting for 71 percent of the total population, accounted for 28 percent of black ethnic origin, accounting for one percent of Europeans.The official language is Portuguese, the national language is Creole.98% of the population Catholic, Protestant Christian minority and temporary rehabilitation of the camp.Capital: Praia (Praia), population 106,000 (2005).History: become a colony of Portugal in 1495.16th century Portuguese colonists of the Cape Verde island of Santiago, trafficking in Africa and the right to become a transit station.In 1951 to become Portugal's overseas provinces, ruled by the Governor.1956, in Guinea and the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, under the leadership to the mass movement for national independence.December 1974 the Portuguese government was forced to sign with the Independence Party of Cape Verde independence agreement and formed by representatives of both parties to participate in the transitional government.June 1975 national election.July 5 the same year the National Assembly formally announced Island independence, the establishment of the Republic of Cape Verde, Guinea and the ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde.November 1980 after the coup in Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde in February 1981 suspended the planned merger with Guinea-Bissau, and established the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau to replace the original Africa and Cape Verde Party for the Independence of Cape Verde Division.Politics: August 25, 1992 promulgated the Constitution provides: Cape Verde practice a moderate parliamentary system.Cape Verde is a democratic legal system of a sovereign state, confirmed the inviolability of human rights and can not be ceded.Recognize and respect the people's fundamental rights and freedoms, equality before the law.To achieve a pluralistic democracy.Foreign Affairs: Cape Verde pursue peace, neutrality and non-aligned foreign policy and oppose foreign interference; advocate of peaceful coexistence with all countries in the world on the basis of the development of friendly relations and cooperation through dialogue and negotiations to resolve international disputes, called for the establishment of a just and reasonable new international order, Commitment to African unity and regional cooperation, support economic integration in Africa.Relations with China: April 25, 1976, Cape Verde established diplomatic relations with China.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/19/content_447320.htm
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