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Many of the Portuguese discoveries were done in secrecy and as we are finding out more and more many of the "official" discovery dates were not when they were discovered but possibly much earlier as much a over 100 yrs earlier in some cases.
Cape Verde was discovered sometime in late 1300's or 1400's.
Portuguese were in what is known today as USA over 100 yrs prior to the Pilgrims this is recorded in the Dighton Rock which Miguel Corte Real inscribed in 1511 well over 100 years prior to the Plymouth Rock. History has to be corrected to reflect this. www.1492.us.com and www.colombo.bz
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What are facts about cape verde?
The Cape Verde islands were uninhabited when they were discovered by the Portuguese in 1456. The official name of the country is now Cabo Verde.
What are two facts about Cape Verde?
The Cape Verde islands were uninhabited when they were discovered by the Portuguese in 1456. The official name of the country is now Cabo Verde.
Portuguese West Africa was the old name of which country?
Cape Verde
What is another official name for Cape Verde?
The official name for Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
What was the original name if cape verde before it was colonized?
Before colonization, Cape Verde was known as "Ilhas de Cabo Verde," which translates to "Islands of the Green Cape." The islands were largely uninhabited until the Portuguese began settling there in the 15th century. The name referred to the nearby Cape Verde Peninsula in Senegal, from which the islands are visible. The indigenous name for the islands is not well-documented, as they were primarily used as a stopping point for European explorers and traders.
What is the official name of cape verde?
The official name of Cape Verde is the Republic of Cabo Verde. It is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands. The nation gained independence from Portugal on July 5, 1975. Cabo Verde is known for its Creole Portuguese-African culture and scenic landscapes.
AhhhhhhhhWhich country speak the language Portuguese name at lest four?
Portuguese is the Official language in: Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Macau, Mozambique, Sao Tome e Principe.
Why the name cape of good hope is given?
When it was fist discovered by the Portuguese they believed that the Cape had a great deal of potential as a sea route for trade in India and so named it the Cape of Good Hope
What is the most common name for people in Cape Verde?
cape verdian
Name the line of demarcation separating Spanish and Portuguese colonies?
The name is a meridian. It is located 371 Spanish Leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands.
What is 'Jimmy Green' in Portuguese?
if its a name then just leave it alone but if not its Jimmy Verde [green]
How did the city Rio de Janeiro get its name?
The harbor was discovered in January. The name means river of January. It was named in Portuguese after the date the Portuguese discovered it.
