Formal Name: Republic of Cape Verde
Local Name: Republica de Cabo Verde
Government: Republic
Structure: divided into 22 municipalities (concelhos) and subdivided into 32 parishes (freguesias)
Formation: 1975 (independence from Portugal)
Flag: Flag of Cape Verde
Anthem: Cântico da Liberdade (Song of Freedom)
Languages: Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
Population: 567,000
Area: 4,033 km2 (172nd)
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Capital: Praia (200,000)
Main Cities: Mindelo, Cidade Velha, Espargos, Assomada, Santa Maria
Codes: .cv (internet), +238 (phone)