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Cape Verde

American

[vurd] / vɜrd /

noun

a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 1,557 sq. mi. (4,033 sq. km). Praia.

Cape Verde British

/ vɜːd /

noun

a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)

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Cape Verdean

noun

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He was evacuated to the Netherlands on May 7 from Cape Verde and was stable while being treated in isolation.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

They were traveling via the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde when passengers became ill with high fever and gastrointestinal symptoms.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

It has travelled from Cape Verde, where three people were evacuated due to illness.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

After being anchored off the coast of Cape Verde for several days, the Hondius begins sailing to the Canary Islands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But I had never heard of Cape Verde.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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