Border history · 1886–2023

Cape Verde borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Cape Verde between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since July 5, 1975. Its territory covers 3,997 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
3,997 km²
Status
Independent since 1975
July 5, 1975 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Cape Verde's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – July 4, 1975

    3,997 km²First recorded versionRuled by PortugalWorld map in 1886

  2. July 5, 1975 – present

    3,997 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1976

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Cape Verde becomes independent from Portugal.