Cape Verde is an island nation located in the central portion of the Atlantic Ocean with a population of over 525,000 people. The majority of the population is ethnically Creole, with a notable minority of Europeans and Africans. Christianity is the predominant religion, with over 73% of citizens identifying as Roman Catholics while the remaining 27% are followers of traditional religions or other religious groups. The official language is Portuguese, but Cape Verdean Creole and French are also commonly spoken. Most Cape Verdeans live in urban areas and work in industry or services rather than agriculture. Poverty levels have been steadily decreasing since 2010, with the unemployment rate currently at 8%. Check hyperrestaurant to learn more about Cape Verde in 2009.
Social conditions
The residents of Cape Verde have, by African dimensions, measured a high standard of living. However, about 25 percent of the population still lives below the national poverty line. Water supply has remained a problem for many; just over 15 percent of the population lack access to clean water. About 2 percent of the children born die during their first year of life. Check to see Cape Verde population.
Compared to other countries in the region, health care is well developed and most residents have access to care. There are 21 hospital beds and six doctors per 10,000 residents (2008). Qualified personnel are available for four out of five deliveries. In 2009, 10 percent of government expenditure went to health care. The most common causes of death are various cardiovascular diseases and tuberculosis. Cape Verde is one of the African countries with the lowest proportion of HIV/AIDS infected; approximately 0.2 percent of the population aged 15-49 is estimated to be affected. Visit AbbreviationFinder to see the definitions of CPV and acronym for Cape Verde.
In some respects, Cape Verde has come a long way in the field of gender equality. For example, girls are in the majority of secondary schools. However, just over half of the country’s women are professionals. Of the country’s MPs, 18 percent are women.