Overview
Of course, there is Cesária Évora, the woman from the port of Mindelo, who became the «barefoot diva» and who, with her warm voice, revealed to the world the beauties of her Atlantic archipelago. Off the coast of Senegal, Cape Verde, «Small Country», independent since 1975, retains the strong imprint of Portuguese traditions.
Visa Requirements
-passport valid at least 6 months after return;
-pre-registration required before departure;
-in the event of a stay of more than one month: visa.
- Mandatory vaccine: for travellers who have stayed or simply transited through Dakar: yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Health
-universal vaccines (DTCP, hepatitis B);
-hepatitis A;
-typhoid fever;
-possibly, rabies and meningococcal meningitis A and C.
Languages spoken
Portuguese
Currency used
CVE (Cape Verdean escudo)
Area (km2)
4,033 km2