Five things to know about Cape Verde ahead of the presidential vote
Voters in Cape Verde, a small Portuguese-speaking archipelago off the coast of west Africa, are heading to the polls Sunday for a presidential vote.
Voters in Cape Verde are set to go to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election. The archipelago nation, located off the coast of West Africa, is known for its political stability and good governance. Cape Verde, comprised of nine volcanic islands, gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and has since undergone four peaceful transfers of power.
The country operates under a hybrid presidential-parliamentary system, with different parties controlling the government and presidency between 2011 and 2016, and again from 2021 to 2026. Cape Verde's diaspora is significant, with three times more Cape Verdeans living abroad than on the islands, primarily in the United States and Portugal.
The country's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, which accounts for 25% of its GDP, and remittances from its diaspora make up around 12% of the GDP. Cape Verde is also a popular destination for ecotourism, with its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage.
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