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Descriptor English:
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Cape Verde
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Cabo Verde
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Cabo Verde
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Synonyms English:
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Republic of Cape Verde
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Tree Number:
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Z01.058.290.190.258
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Definition English:
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The republic consists of islands that are located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean about 300 miles off the west coast of Africa. The archipelago includes 10 islands and 5 islets, divided into the windward (Barlavento) and leeward (Sotavento) groups. The capital is Praia. |
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History Note English:
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2009; see Africa, Western 1983-2008
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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53408
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Unique Identifier:
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D055726
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