Tarrafal de São Nicolau (Tarrafal de São Nicolau)
Tarrafal de São Nicolau is a city in the western part of the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. With a population of 3,733 (2010 census), it is the most populous settlement of the island. It is the seat of the Tarrafal de São Nicolau Municipality, and the main port of the island. It is situated on the west coast, 9 km southwest of Ribeira Brava.
The city is divided into neighborhoods (bairros) including:
* Alto Fontaínhas
* Alto Saco
* Amarelo Pintado
* Campedrada
* Chã de Poça
* João Baptista
* Telha
The city is divided into neighborhoods (bairros) including:
* Alto Fontaínhas
* Alto Saco
* Amarelo Pintado
* Campedrada
* Chã de Poça
* João Baptista
* Telha
Map - Tarrafal de São Nicolau (Tarrafal de São Nicolau)
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Country - Cape_Verde
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The Cape Verde archipelago was uninhabited until the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers discovered and colonized the islands, thus establishing the first European settlement in the tropics. Because the Cape Verde islands were located in a convenient location to play a role in the Atlantic slave trade, Cape Verde became economically prosperous during the 16th and 17th centuries, attracting merchants, privateers, and pirates. It declined economically in the 19th century after the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade, and many of its inhabitants emigrated during that period. However, Cape Verde gradually recovered economically by becoming an important commercial center and useful stopover point along major shipping routes. In 1951, Cape Verde was incorporated as an overseas department of Portugal, but its inhabitants continued to campaign for independence, which they achieved in 1975.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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CVE | Cape Verde escudo | Esc or $ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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PT | Portuguese language |