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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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Cape Verde surprising Spain on their World Cup debut and the subsequent reaction of their goalkeeper Vozinha.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Cape Verde have played with quality, emotion and defiance.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Spain finished first in Group H, while first-time participant Cape Verde advanced in second place with just three points, the result of three draws.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

No country as small as Cape Verde had ever reached this stage of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

While there, we met with freedom fighters from Mozambique, Angola, Algeria, and Cape Verde.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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