Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a cluster of 10 islands and various islets, 9 being inhabited and one uninhabited as it is an active volcano.  It is on the western side of Africa 385 miles off the coast of Senegal.  The climate in Cape Verde is hot and humid, a typical tropical climate.  The economy is primarily based on agriculture although only 10 percent of the land is arable.  Due to severe and recurrent droughts that affect the islands, agriculture is greatly affected.   The islands produce bananas, corn, beans, sugarcane, coffee, and some fruits and vegetables, but supply less than one-fifth of the country's needs. Much of the rest comes in the form of aid from the United States, Portugal, Holland, and other countries in western Europe.  There are 5 people groups in Cape Verde.  Legal and church weddings are uncommon in Cape Verde. Typically, a woman will simply leave her family's house to move in with her boyfriend. This often results in the woman becoming pregnant. After four years of cohabitation, a relationship acquires the status of common-law marriage. While polygamy is not legal, it is customary for men, whether married or not, to be sleeping with several women at once. Cape Verdeans are an extremely generous and hospitable people. Even the poorest take pride in presenting guests with a meal. It is considered rude to eat in front of others without sharing, and for this reason one does not eat in a public setting such as on the street or on a bus.  Although the nation is predominantly a Christian nation, there is a deep need for Jesus vs. Religion. Most Cape Verdeans are Catholic in name, but are greatly influenced by superstitions and African fetishism.

Out of five people groups among the islands, there is one remaining Unengaged and Unreached People Group called the Fulani; predominately extreme islamic.