Ilha Santiago, Cabo Verde

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SantiagoSantiagoCabo VerdeCabo Verde

SantiagoSantiagoCabo VerdeCabo Verde

Research, Coordination and Edition: Research, Coordination and Edition: Zeca PereiraZeca Pereira

Music: ‘Na Alto Cutelo’ performed by Ildo LoboMusic: ‘Na Alto Cutelo’ performed by Ildo Lobo

Photos: my own and from the internetPhotos: my own and from the internet

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Santiago, Cabo VerdeSantiago, Cabo VerdeSantiagoSantiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most

important agricultural centre and home to half important agricultural centre and home to half of of the nation's the nation's population.population.

It was the first of the islands to be settled, the town of Cidade It was the first of the islands to be settled, the town of Cidade Velha Velha (Old City) (Old City) being founded as Ribeibeing founded as Ribeirra Grande in 1462. It is a Grande in 1462. It is

also home to the nation's capital city of Praia. also home to the nation's capital city of Praia.

The island population has doubled since the independence of The island population has doubled since the independence of Cape Verde in 1975. Cape Verde in 1975.

The main industries are agriculture, tourism, fishing and The main industries are agriculture, tourism, fishing and others, and leastly manufacturing. Main agricultural products others, and leastly manufacturing. Main agricultural products

are corn, sugar cane, banana, coffee and mangoes.are corn, sugar cane, banana, coffee and mangoes.

Area:Area: 991 km²991 km²

Population:Population: around 240,000around 240,000

Municipalities:Municipalities: Praia, São Domingos, Santa Catarina, Santa Praia, São Domingos, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, São Miguel Cruz, São Miguel andand Tarrafal Tarrafal

Highest Highest Elevation:Elevation: 1,394 m (Pico d'Antónia)1,394 m (Pico d'Antónia)

SantiagoSantiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most is the largest island of Cape Verde, its most important agricultural centre and home to half important agricultural centre and home to half of of the nation's the nation's

population.population.

It was the first of the islands to be settled, the town of Cidade It was the first of the islands to be settled, the town of Cidade Velha Velha (Old City) (Old City) being founded as Ribeibeing founded as Ribeirra Grande in 1462. It is a Grande in 1462. It is

also home to the nation's capital city of Praia. also home to the nation's capital city of Praia.

The island population has doubled since the independence of The island population has doubled since the independence of Cape Verde in 1975. Cape Verde in 1975.

The main industries are agriculture, tourism, fishing and The main industries are agriculture, tourism, fishing and others, and leastly manufacturing. Main agricultural products others, and leastly manufacturing. Main agricultural products

are corn, sugar cane, banana, coffee and mangoes.are corn, sugar cane, banana, coffee and mangoes.

Area:Area: 991 km²991 km²

Population:Population: around 240,000around 240,000

Municipalities:Municipalities: Praia, São Domingos, Santa Catarina, Santa Praia, São Domingos, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, São Miguel Cruz, São Miguel andand Tarrafal Tarrafal

Highest Highest Elevation:Elevation: 1,394 m (Pico d'Antónia)1,394 m (Pico d'Antónia)

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Other Other main main towns on the towns on the island include island include AssomadaAssomada and and Tarrafal.Tarrafal.

Other Other main main towns on the towns on the island include island include AssomadaAssomada and and Tarrafal.Tarrafal.

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Santiago, Cabo VerdeSantiago, Cabo Verde

To counterbalance constant To counterbalance constant droughts, the first dam of Cape droughts, the first dam of Cape Verde was built on the island of Verde was built on the island of

Santiago with funding and Santiago with funding and technical assistance from the technical assistance from the

Chinese Government .Chinese Government .

To counterbalance constant To counterbalance constant droughts, the first dam of Cape droughts, the first dam of Cape Verde was built on the island of Verde was built on the island of

Santiago with funding and Santiago with funding and technical assistance from the technical assistance from the

Chinese Government .Chinese Government .

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The dam has changed profoundly the landscape and the agriculture of the area.The dam has changed profoundly the landscape and the agriculture of the area.

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A never before seen A never before seen addition to the landscape addition to the landscape in Cape Verde: A LAKE…in Cape Verde: A LAKE…

A never before seen A never before seen addition to the landscape addition to the landscape in Cape Verde: A LAKE…in Cape Verde: A LAKE…

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Irrigation allows for more Irrigation allows for more cultivated lands…cultivated lands…Irrigation allows for more Irrigation allows for more cultivated lands…cultivated lands…

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… bringing a smile of happiness to the faces of the peasants…… bringing a smile of happiness to the faces of the peasants…

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… and the reassurance

of a wide variety of vegetable supplies to the island

and beyond…

… and the reassurance

of a wide variety of vegetable supplies to the island

and beyond…

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Human faces of Santiago…

Human faces of Santiago…

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Enroute to the interior of the Enroute to the interior of the island…island…

Enroute to the interior of the Enroute to the interior of the island…island…

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The landscape of Santiago is simply breathtaking…The landscape of Santiago is simply breathtaking…

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The The mountains mountains of Santiago of Santiago are a joy to are a joy to the the senses…senses…

The The mountains mountains of Santiago of Santiago are a joy to are a joy to the the senses…senses…

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Achada Falcão…Achada Falcão…Achada Falcão…Achada Falcão…

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São Jorge dos Órgãos…São Jorge dos Órgãos…

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The town of Picos…The town of Picos…

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The highest The highest elevation of elevation of

Santiago, the Santiago, the ‘Pico d’Antónia’.‘Pico d’Antónia’.

The highest The highest elevation of elevation of

Santiago, the Santiago, the ‘Pico d’Antónia’.‘Pico d’Antónia’.

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Another Another spectacular spectacular view of the view of the ‘Pico ‘Pico d’Antónia’d’Antónia’

Another Another spectacular spectacular view of the view of the ‘Pico ‘Pico d’Antónia’d’Antónia’

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The range of ‘Serra The range of ‘Serra Malagueta’Malagueta’The range of ‘Serra The range of ‘Serra Malagueta’Malagueta’

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Typical country Typical country house…house…Typical country Typical country house…house…

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The gate into The gate into Santiago is its Santiago is its International AirportInternational Airport

The gate into The gate into Santiago is its Santiago is its International AirportInternational Airport

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Santiago, Cabo VerdeSantiago, Cabo VerdeThe population of Praia has more than The population of Praia has more than doubled since the independence in 1975, so doubled since the independence in 1975, so new apartment blocks are being built new apartment blocks are being built everywhere…everywhere…

The population of Praia has more than The population of Praia has more than doubled since the independence in 1975, so doubled since the independence in 1975, so new apartment blocks are being built new apartment blocks are being built everywhere…everywhere…

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Traditional Portuguese Traditional Portuguese style house …style house …Traditional Portuguese Traditional Portuguese style house …style house …

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The first high school on The first high school on the island…the island…The first high school on The first high school on the island…the island…

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Santiago, Cabo VerdeSantiago, Cabo VerdeCity Hall…City Hall…City Hall…City Hall…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs…Ministry of Foreign Affairs…Ministry of Foreign Affairs…Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Government Palace…Government Palace…Government Palace…Government Palace…National Assembly…National Assembly…National Assembly…National Assembly…

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The ‘praça’ The ‘praça’ (garden)(garden)The ‘praça’ The ‘praça’ (garden)(garden)

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Another view of the Another view of the ‘praça’…‘praça’…Another view of the Another view of the ‘praça’…‘praça’…

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Santiago, Cabo VerdeEspectacular view from the belvedere of the Espectacular view from the belvedere of the plateau. On the right, the islet of Santa plateau. On the right, the islet of Santa Maria, where an important tourism complex Maria, where an important tourism complex is to take place…is to take place…

Espectacular view from the belvedere of the Espectacular view from the belvedere of the plateau. On the right, the islet of Santa plateau. On the right, the islet of Santa Maria, where an important tourism complex Maria, where an important tourism complex is to take place…is to take place…

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View of ‘achada de Santo António’ . The View of ‘achada de Santo António’ . The building of the National Assembly stands building of the National Assembly stands out…out…

View of ‘achada de Santo António’ . The View of ‘achada de Santo António’ . The building of the National Assembly stands building of the National Assembly stands out…out…

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Praia by night. On the right, Praia by night. On the right, the islet where a complex the islet where a complex including a hotel and a casino including a hotel and a casino is to be built, forming the is to be built, forming the ‘Fantasy Island’.‘Fantasy Island’.

Praia by night. On the right, Praia by night. On the right, the islet where a complex the islet where a complex including a hotel and a casino including a hotel and a casino is to be built, forming the is to be built, forming the ‘Fantasy Island’.‘Fantasy Island’.

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The magnificent and tranquil The magnificent and tranquil bay of Tarrafal…bay of Tarrafal…The magnificent and tranquil The magnificent and tranquil bay of Tarrafal…bay of Tarrafal…

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Secluded Bay of Secluded Bay of Tarrafal…Tarrafal…Secluded Bay of Secluded Bay of Tarrafal…Tarrafal…


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Tarrafal – arrival of Tarrafal – arrival of the fishermen…the fishermen…Tarrafal – arrival of Tarrafal – arrival of the fishermen…the fishermen…

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The traquility of The traquility of the beach of the beach of Tarrafal is Tarrafal is something that something that can only be can only be understood by understood by physically being physically being there…there…

The traquility of The traquility of the beach of the beach of Tarrafal is Tarrafal is something that something that can only be can only be understood by understood by physically being physically being there…there…

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Romantic sunset at the beach of Romantic sunset at the beach of Tarrafal…Tarrafal…Romantic sunset at the beach of Romantic sunset at the beach of Tarrafal…Tarrafal…

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CIDADE VELHA - HISTORYIn 1462, Portuguese settlers arrived at

Santiago and founded Ribeira Grande (now Cidade Velha)--the first permanent European

settlement city in the tropics. In the 16th century, the archipelago prospered from the

transatlantic slave trade. Pirates occasionally attacked the Portuguese settlements. Sir Francis Drake sacked Ribeira Grande in 1585. After a French

attack in 1712 under the command of the Capitaine Lesseps, the city declined in

importance relative to Praia, which became the capital in 1770.

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CIDADE VELHA - HISTORYIn 1462, Portuguese settlers arrived at

Santiago and founded Ribeira Grande (now Cidade Velha)--the first permanent European

settlement city in the tropics. In the 16th century, the archipelago prospered from the

transatlantic slave trade. Pirates occasionally attacked the Portuguese settlements. Sir Francis Drake sacked Ribeira Grande in 1585. After a French

attack in 1712 under the command of the Capitaine Lesseps, the city declined in

importance relative to Praia, which became the capital in 1770.

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Views of the “Cidade Views of the “Cidade Velha”…Velha”…Views of the “Cidade Views of the “Cidade Velha”…Velha”…

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People of Santiago People of Santiago are deeply are deeply religious…religious…

People of Santiago People of Santiago are deeply are deeply religious…religious…


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In memory of Amilcar In memory of Amilcar Cabral, the founder of Cabral, the founder of the nationality…the nationality…

In memory of Amilcar In memory of Amilcar Cabral, the founder of Cabral, the founder of the nationality…the nationality…

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Sweet memories from SantiagoSweet memories from Santiago

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Terra e poder ê pa mi…Terra e poder ê pa mi…Ku cimbrom na kutelu… mininu na tchom…. Ku cimbrom na kutelu… mininu na tchom….

barku na portu…barku na portu…

(Land and power will be mine…(Land and power will be mine…Berries on the hill tops… children playing Berries on the hill tops… children playing

around… ships unloading) around… ships unloading)

(lyrics in Creole of the background music)(lyrics in Creole of the background music)

Terra e poder ê pa mi…Terra e poder ê pa mi…Ku cimbrom na kutelu… mininu na tchom…. Ku cimbrom na kutelu… mininu na tchom….

barku na portu…barku na portu…

(Land and power will be mine…(Land and power will be mine…Berries on the hill tops… children playing Berries on the hill tops… children playing

around… ships unloading) around… ships unloading)

(lyrics in Creole of the background music)(lyrics in Creole of the background music)

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