Conventional Long Form Name
Republic of Cape Verde
Type of Government
Republic
National Holiday
Independence Day
Chief of State
President Jorge Carlos Fonseca
Executive Branch
President is elected by popular vote for a five-year term and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
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Capital City
Praia
Date of Independence
July 5, 1975 (from Portugal)
When and Why
July 5th is to celebrate becoming independent from Portugal.
Head of Government
Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira Neves
Legislative Branch
Unicameral National Assembly nominates the Prime Minister72 seats are given out for a five-year term by popular vote.
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Judicial Branch
Supreme Tribunal of Justice
Court of Audit
Military Courts
Fiscal and Customs Courts
Court of Audit
Military Courts
Fiscal and Customs Courts
Suffrage
Must be 18 years old.
Universal.
Universal.
Cape Verde to U.S.
Ambassador
Ambassador Fatima Lima Veiga Location of the Embassy 3415 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Location of Consulates Boston |
U.S. to Cape Verde
Ambassador
Ambassador Adrienne O'Neal Location of the Embassy Rua Abilio Macedo n6, Praia Location of Consulates None |
Permanent Representative to the UN
Antonio Pedro Monteiro Lima