Tourism in Cape Verde, the paradise Islands closed to Europe
Location of Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde islands is an archipelago consisting of 10 islands and five Islanders located in the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Verde became an independent Nation on July 5, 1975.
The islands are divided into windward and leeward groups. The windward, or Barlavento, group on the north includes Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Santa Luzia, Sal, and Boa Vista while the leeward or Sotavento group, on the south includes São Tiago, Brava, Fogo, and Maio.
Flora And Fauna of Cape Verde Vegetation is sparse and consists of various shrubs, aloes, and other drought-resistant species. Wildlife is also limited and includes lizards, monkeys, wild goats, and a variety of bird life.
The islands are divided into windward and leeward groups. The windward, or Barlavento, group on the north includes Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Santa Luzia, Sal, and Boa Vista while the leeward or Sotavento group, on the south includes São Tiago, Brava, Fogo, and Maio.
Flora And Fauna of Cape Verde Vegetation is sparse and consists of various shrubs, aloes, and other drought-resistant species. Wildlife is also limited and includes lizards, monkeys, wild goats, and a variety of bird life.
Cape Verde is the third most economically free country in Africa
January 28, 2015
Cape Verde improved its position in the Economic Freedom Index 2015 Heritage Foundation. "In index in 2015, Cape Verde registered its highest score of economic freedom ever (84.6), progressing to the free'moderadamente ranks," reads the institutional page of the foundation. In Africa, our country is the top 3, above the global and regional average. the foundation which measures economic freedom in the world highlights the Cape Verde advances in monetary stability, property rights, freedom, corruption and rule of law.
Says Heritage Foudation that the last five years Cape Verde made considerable advances, reflecting broad-based improvements in at least six of the 10 economic freedoms analyzed, including freedom of investment, tax and the protection of property rights. "In index in 2015, Cape Verde registered its highest score of economic freedom ever (84.6), progressing into the ranks of moderately free," reads the official website of the foundation.
The remarkable progress in growth and economic development of Cape Verde are a result of macroeconomic stability and good governance, says the Heritage Foudation. This also highlights the country's transition to an open and flexible economic system, facilitated by policies that promote efficient regulatory markets and supported by a transparent legal framework that upholds the rule of law.
Among the CPLP countries, Cape Verde leads the list being even ahead of Portugal, which occupies the 64th position. But also Brazil (118), Mozambique (125), Guinea Bissau (145), Sao Tome and Principe (136) and Angola (158). East Timor in 167th place and Equatorial Guinea are in 173 countries with less economic freedom, according to the report.
The ranking of the Heritage Foundation, which covered 178 countries, is led by Hong Kong, followed by Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland. This index analyzes the commitment of these countries with the 10 economic freedoms, including freedom of trade, financial freedom, the management of government spending and freedom from corruption.
January 28, 2015
Cape Verde improved its position in the Economic Freedom Index 2015 Heritage Foundation. "In index in 2015, Cape Verde registered its highest score of economic freedom ever (84.6), progressing to the free'moderadamente ranks," reads the institutional page of the foundation. In Africa, our country is the top 3, above the global and regional average. the foundation which measures economic freedom in the world highlights the Cape Verde advances in monetary stability, property rights, freedom, corruption and rule of law.
Says Heritage Foudation that the last five years Cape Verde made considerable advances, reflecting broad-based improvements in at least six of the 10 economic freedoms analyzed, including freedom of investment, tax and the protection of property rights. "In index in 2015, Cape Verde registered its highest score of economic freedom ever (84.6), progressing into the ranks of moderately free," reads the official website of the foundation.
The remarkable progress in growth and economic development of Cape Verde are a result of macroeconomic stability and good governance, says the Heritage Foudation. This also highlights the country's transition to an open and flexible economic system, facilitated by policies that promote efficient regulatory markets and supported by a transparent legal framework that upholds the rule of law.
Among the CPLP countries, Cape Verde leads the list being even ahead of Portugal, which occupies the 64th position. But also Brazil (118), Mozambique (125), Guinea Bissau (145), Sao Tome and Principe (136) and Angola (158). East Timor in 167th place and Equatorial Guinea are in 173 countries with less economic freedom, according to the report.
The ranking of the Heritage Foundation, which covered 178 countries, is led by Hong Kong, followed by Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland. This index analyzes the commitment of these countries with the 10 economic freedoms, including freedom of trade, financial freedom, the management of government spending and freedom from corruption.
Real Estate and Properties in Cape VerdeAbout two years ago travel journalists predicted that the Cape Verde islands could be the next big tourist destination hotspot. And they were not far from the truth. Ever since Cape Verde was featured on BBC Holiday Destinations, the archipelago is being discovered by UK and Ireland tourists. And they are not only coming for a one-time vacation, they are buying property and land too.
Once only known by Portuguese and Italian investors, Cape Verde is an emerging market with massive investment potential. With such assets as stunning sceneries, beautiful white sandy beaches, year long sun and great location (only 3 hours from Lisbon or 5.5 hour direct flights from the UK - no jetlag) the islands are a true tropical paradise just next door. There are wonderful investment opportunities in Cape Verde, from property to land investments, but the rapidly growing demand in Europe (especially in the UK and Ireland) for the purchase of investment and holiday property and land in Cape Verde are bound to turn the market around into a sellers market. The time for action is now. If you are interested in properties and developments for sale abroad you should really check the Cape Verdean market. |
Enjoy yours holiday in Cape Verde Island, feel the Culture of Country, good Music and festivals, also a good atmosphere and sea propitiate for practices of nautical sports
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Holidays in Cape Verde
January 1 -----------------------------------------------------------New Year
January 13----------------------------------------------------------Day of the Democracy
January 20---------------------------------------------------------Day of the National Heroes
February (variable dates ) ---------------------------------------Carnival (Movable party)
(variable dates ) -----------------------------------------Ash Wednesday (Movable party)
(variable dates ) -----------------------------------------Friday Saint, Passion of Christ (Movable party)
May 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------Day of the Worker
May 19 ---------------------------------------------------------------Day of the Municipal district of the Praia (Holiday only in the capital, Praia/ Santiago Island)
June 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------International day of the Child
July 5----------------------------------------- -----------------------Independence Day of the Cape Verde
August 15 -----------------------------------------------------------Day of the National Patron(Day of the Municipal district of Mosteiros/ Fogo's Island
Island)
November 1--------------------------------------------------------Day of All the Saints
December 25------------------------------------------------------Christmas Day
January 13----------------------------------------------------------Day of the Democracy
January 20---------------------------------------------------------Day of the National Heroes
February (variable dates ) ---------------------------------------Carnival (Movable party)
(variable dates ) -----------------------------------------Ash Wednesday (Movable party)
(variable dates ) -----------------------------------------Friday Saint, Passion of Christ (Movable party)
May 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------Day of the Worker
May 19 ---------------------------------------------------------------Day of the Municipal district of the Praia (Holiday only in the capital, Praia/ Santiago Island)
June 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------International day of the Child
July 5----------------------------------------- -----------------------Independence Day of the Cape Verde
August 15 -----------------------------------------------------------Day of the National Patron(Day of the Municipal district of Mosteiros/ Fogo's Island
Island)
November 1--------------------------------------------------------Day of All the Saints
December 25------------------------------------------------------Christmas Day