Cape Verde
Cape Verde is made up of 10 islands and five islets, all but three of which are mountainous; only 10 percent of the land is arable. The country is poor in natural resources and sees frequent droughts. As a result, it is heavily dependent on food imports, aid and remittances from Cape Verdeans who have left the country. Nonetheless, the country enjoys a per capita income that is higher than that of many other nations in the region. Tourism is growing in importance, with ecological and cultural attractions drawing visitors.
There are currently no known threats to expatriate visitors or residents in Cape Verde, which has had a stable democratic system since 1991. Political violence is rare.
Cape Verde is made up of volcanic islands. Although most islands now appear inactive, the island of Fogo is still active. Fogo erupted several times in the twentieth century, the last time in 1995. Be aware of the possibility of future eruptions as well as tremors associated with these volcanoes on any of the islands, especially on Fogo, Brava and Santo Antao.
