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About Cape Verde:
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Only six hours flying time
from the major airports of Europe, the volcanic
Cape Verde archipelago, lying in the Atlantic Ocean off the bulge of
Africa,
is rapidly emerging as an inspiring holiday destination for those seeking
something different. |
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Capital: |
Praia,
Santiago |
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Currency: |
The unit
of currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE), broken
down into 100 centavos. The CVE is tied to the Euro.
(1 GBP = 139.134 Escudo at April 08) |
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Flights: |
Flying
time: 6 hours
As the islands are becoming more popular, more flights are
becoming available. |
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Health: |
No vaccinations are
required for entry to Cape Verde, however it is recommended
that precautions be taken against cholera, typhoid fever,
polio and Hepatitis B. There is a very limited risk of
malaria on Santiago Island between September and November,
but generally there are very few mosquitoes.
Visitors receive free hospital treatment in general
hospitals on presenting their passports, but health
insurance is strongly advised, with coverage for emergency
repatriation. There is a new hospital and new private health
clinics being built on Sal. |
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Average property prices: |
One bed
apartment ......£ 60,000
Two bed apartment ......£ 85,000
Three bed Villa ............£200,000
Four bed Villa ..............£280,000 |
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Climate: |
The climate as a whole on the islands is
classed as dry tropical with an average temperature
ranging between 21C to 31C with water temperatures between
22C and 27C. There are 2 seasons, a dry season between
November and July and a comparatively moderate humid season
between August and October. Daily sunshine averages 6 to 7
hours between August and October and 10 to 12 hours for the
rest of the year. |
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Language: |
Portuguese, Crioulo (a mixture of archaic Portuguese and
African words). |
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Visa: |
UK
passport holders require a valid passport. Individual
travellers should obtain a visa prior to travelling. |
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