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Cabo Verde

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A panoramic view of Palmarejo, a subdivision of Praia, with Monte Vermelho in the background. The exact date of Praia's founding is unclear, but it was sometime in the 16th century. Praia attained the status of a city, as well as its designation as the capital of Cabo Verde, in 1858; it is the economic, political, and cultural center of Cape Verde.
A view of Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, from the air. The city is located on the southern coast of Sao Tiago Island, the largest of the Cabo Verde islands and the most important agricultural center, and it is home to more than half the nation's population.
Taxis line the entrance to the arrival terminal at the Nelson Mandela International Airport (also known as Praia International Airport) on Sao Tiago Island in Cabo Verde. The airport opened in 2005.
One of the most emblematic sites in the historic section of Praia is the National Palace of Culture, named in honor of Ildo Lobo. The Cabo Verdean Government dedicated the building to the vocalist-musician -- described as Cabo Verde's greatest male singer -- following his death in 2004.
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