The colonial history of Cape Verde ended when Cape Verde become independent, a negotiated transfer, and one of the few Portuguese African colonies to achieve independence without guerilla fighting within its borders.

Cape Verde was a colony of the Portuguese Empire from the initial settlement of the Cape Verde Islands in 1462 until the independence of Cape Verde in 1975. The islands of Cape Verde were discovered in 1444 by Prince Henry the Navigator (Son of King John I) and Antonio Noli, in the service of Henry's relative King Afonso V.

May 27, 2021 · The Portuguese colonization of the Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) Islands began from 1462. Initially envisaged as a base to give mariners direct access to West African trade , the Central Atlantic islands soon became a major hub of the Atlantic slave trade.

Due to its strategic location, Cape Verde became a significant hub in the transatlantic slave trade during the 16th and 17th centuries. The islands experienced economic growth during this period, driven by their role by the rapid emergence of merchants, privateers, and pirates.

The history of Cape Verde is typical and yet unique for its location. For three centuries, the islands were a setting for the transatlantic slave trade, exile for political prisoners of Portugal and a place of refuge for Jews and other victims of religious persecution during …

Feb 24, 2025 · No, Cape Verde is not a colony of Portugal. It is an independent nation, having achieved full independence on July 5, 1975. Prior to this date, Cape Verde was indeed a Portuguese colony, a relationship that spanned several centuries.

The history of Cape Verde is typical and yet unique for its location. For three centuries, the islands were a setting for the transatlantic slave trade, exile for political prisoners of Portugal and a place of refuge for Jews and other victims of religious persecution during …

Cape Verde became the first European overseas colony. Ribeira Grande quickly became a prosperous seaport, slaves from West Africa for the sugarcane and cotton plantations became the most important "commodity”.

Cape Verde was discovered in 1460. After ~500 years of colonialism under Portuguese rule, it became independent on 5/07/1975.

The Cape Verde islands have a colonial past and the islands are no less than 15 million years old. The history of Cape Verde has left its mark. It is still visible and tangible today. We have listed the most important moments in the history of Cape Verde in chronological order below. Origin of the Cape Verde island group