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Cape Verde celebrates today, 5th of July, 34 years of independence. Cape Verde was the poorest of the Portuguese colonies, but became the best success story among those newly independent nations.
The title of this photo refers to the first historical record about these islands, when Portuguese sailors arrived in 1462.
The picture shows the need of hard work, in this country without riches. The work on this street of Baía das Gatas, São Vicente Island, is done with stones that may come from the quarry nearby.
Usually independence day is celebrated with lots of music.
Location in WikiMapia: 16.9012302, -24.9080712.
Texto também em português.

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