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Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population is greater than its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents.  The Cold ocean currents keep temperatures relatively moderate year-round Temperatures are constant and usually range between 24 and 28 degrees C, with a constant sea breeze.

The climate is mostly arid, with some rains from August to October. The windward sides of the more mountainous islands are subject to clouds and fog. The summer months can be hotter and more humid, but still moderate compared to the rest of West Africa.  A combination of extensive white and black sanded beaches, scenic mountain ranges and volcanic terrain make up this archipelago it is located eight hundred miles south of the Canary Islands and two hundred miles outward off the West Coast of Africa. Tourism is the nation's main growth industry holiday makers searching for a rich blend of fresh holiday experiences.

Even the Verde people are unique, being a cultural mix of Senegal and Brazil, this combination is most obvious in the ever-present Cape Verde music; a scintillating hip-swinging fusion of Samba and Salsa sprinkled with tribal African. If you enjoy fine beaches, beautiful scenery, vibrant cultures and have a sense of adventure Cape Verde will not disappoint. The country remains prosperous by West African standards. Flying is the only realistic option for getting to and from Cape Verde. sea services are infrequent and can end up end up costing as much as a plane ticket. There are regular flights from Lisbon and other European countries .

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