Cape Verde
For other uses, see Cabo Verde (disambiguation) and Cape Verde (disambiguation). Republic of Cabo Verde República de Cabo Verde (Portuguese) Repúblika di Kabu Verdi (Cape Verdean Creole) Flag National emblem Motto: Unidade, Trabalho, Progresso (Portuguese) (English: "Unity, Work, Progress" ) Anthem: Cântico da Liberdade (Portuguese) Chant of Freedom Location of Cape Verde (dark blue) – in Africa (light blue & dark grey) – in the African Union (light blue) Capital and largest city Praia 14°55′N 23°31′W / 14.917°N 23.517°W / 14.917; -23.517 Official languages Portuguese [1] Recognised national languages Cape Verdean Creole [1] Demonym Cape Verdean or Cabo Verdean [2] Government Unitary semi-presidential republic [3] • President Jorge Carlos Fonseca • Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva Legislature National Assembly Formation • Discovery 1460 • Independence fr...