Cape Verde

The UPCI does not presently have a work established in Cape Verde Islands.  Help us pray that the doors will open to this Portuguese speaking nation.

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Location:
Western Africa, a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal
Size:
 4,033 sq. km. (slightly larger than Rhode Island)
Elevation varies from sea level to 2,829 meters
Population:
415,300 (approximately)
   * 0-14 years: 40%
   * 15-64 years: 53.3%
   * 65+ years: 6.7%
Average age: 19 years
Life expectancy: 70 years
HIV / AIDS: .04%
Religion:
Roman Catholic (infused with indigenous beliefs)
Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene)
Language:
Portuguese (official)
Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African)
Government:
Republic
Capital:
Praia
Independence:
5 July 1975 (from Portugal)