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	Cape Verde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Crioulo of São Nicolau: Eduardo Augusto Cardoso, Baltasar Lopes da Silva
		The previously-uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves.
		Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in 1456, and the islands were thus made part of the Portuguese empire.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Verde (1103 words)

	São Vicente, Cape Verde -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		São Vicente (Crioulo: Sanvicente or Sanvcênt) is one of the (additional info and facts about Barlavento) Barlaventos (A land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water) islands of the (An island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal) Cape Verde.
		Discovered on (An island in the center of the Windward Islands; the largest of the islands comprising Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) Saint Vincent's Day (January 22) in 1462, the island remained practically uninhabited until the middle of the (additional info and facts about 19th century) 19th century.
		As the island is generally arid, its main industries are now (The act of someone who fishes as a diversion) fishing and (The business of providing services to tourists) tourism, along with its (additional info and facts about military base) military base.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/s/s%e3o_vicente,_cape_verde.htm (731 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Portugal
		So far he had kept on good terms with the clergy, but Alfonso's determination to increase the power of the Crown and fill his treasury affected their immunities, and his action in a dispute between the Bishop of Lisbon and his dean showed that the king's attitude towards the Church had changed.
		So far there had been peace between the king and the clergy, but the former did not intend to keep the promises on the strength of which he had ascended the throne, and the latter would not abate their claims.
		In time, so large a part of the country was held in mortmain, or had passed into the hands of the nobles, that the rest did not produce enough revenue to meet the increasing expenses of government.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/12297a.htm (9976 words)

	THE ARCHIPELAGO OF MADEIRA IN THE XV-CENTURY
		Madeira was the first of the islands to merit an effective occupation and the foundations of its trade were built on the contacts it possessed with the coastal zones of origin of its settlers and with the principal marketplaces of the homes of its visiting merchants.
		The evolution of the history of Madeira from the XV-century is thus determined by the interaction of the efforts of these Europeans with the effects of the technology and goods which the first to arrive brought in their baggage and with the conditions of the island's eco-system (elevation, climate and soil).
		In short, the Madeira economy was dominated by grain and this, as Fernando Jasmins Pereira says, constituted the basis of the colonisation of the island in the period of the Infante.
	www.ceha-madeira.net /livros/madeira1.htm (17252 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Brazil
		Cattle and sugarcane were imported from Madeira, and the systematic cultivation of the latter began.
		Brazil was discovered on the 26th of January, 1500, by Vicente Yanez Pinzon, a Spaniard who had been a companion of Columbus.
		So that, for their common protection, it was deemed expedient that the "captains" should forego some of their prerogatives, and concentrate all the Portuguese power into the hands of a Governor General appointed by the Crown.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/02745c.htm (4360 words)

	Portugal article - Portugal republic Iberian Peninsula Europe Spain Atlantic Ocean island - What-Means.com
		The islands of Azores and Madeira are vulcanic in origin, and in the Azores, one vulcano is still active.
		Madeira and Azores, due to their location in the Atlantic, are rainy and wet, and have a narrower range of temperatures.
		Between 1427 and 1431 most of the Azorean islands were discovered.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Portugal (5121 words)

	Madeira
		Tagebuch-Skizzen über eine Reise nach Madeira, Portugal und Spanien mit der Pommerschen Geographischen Gesellschaft. Offprint from the Greifswalder Zeitung, 1928.
		It describes his experiences of Funchal and the people and crafts of the island, but also offers accounts of the British involvement in Madeira and the visits of Captain Cook and Lord Anson.
		An interesting souvenir of the island, with views of: Funchal, Peak Fort, a bullock car, a hammock, the funicular railway, Hotel Bello-Monte, the village of Camara de Lobos, the fountains of Rabaçal, and a country cottage.
	www.sotherans.co.uk /Catalogues/Occasional/Madeira.html (911 words)

	To the Gold Coast for Gold - By Richard F. Burton [Authorama]
		Vicente, the historic Sé or cathedral with dumpy towers; the black Castle of São Jorge, so hardly wrung from the gallant Moors, and the huge Santa Engracia, apparently ever to be a ruin.
		Madeira then rose in the world, and a host of medical residents sounded her praises, till Mentone was written up and proved a powerful rival.
		Madeira is supposed to tower from a narrow oceanic trough, ranging between 13,200 and 16,800 feet deep.
	www.authorama.com /book/gold-coast-for-gold.html (19803 words)

	A to Z - Madeira Island - BLANDY Madeira Guide - a complete tourism guide to Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island, Portugal
		Zona Franca, the Madeira Free Zone which was designed to increase foreign investment, was accepted by the EU commission in the 1980´s so as to help reduce the gap in per capita income compared with the European average.
		Madeira has its own brand of delicious dairy products ILMA, which makes natural yoghurts, cheeses and milk from the cows grazing on the fertile hills of the island.
		São Bento has most of its 16th-century features still intact, with Flemish paintings of the nativity in the side chapel and an intricate pulpit decorated with wild beasts.
	www.madeiraguide.com /madeiraisland/madeira_a_z.php (1676 words)

	Old, Antique Maps and Sea Charts of the Atlantic Ocean
		Locates the Azores, the Canaries and the Cape Verde Islands and the island of Madeira off the northwest coast of Africa.Chart has excellent detail of harbors and offshore islands and is from “The General Atlas of Historical and Commercial and Political Geography” by Alexander Keith Johnston.
		Fine chart of the Cape Verd Islands shows Isle de St.Philippe, ou de Fuego, Isle de May, Isle de Bonavista, Isle de Sal, Isle De St. Nicolas, Isle St. Lucie, Isle de St.Vincent,.
		B/W. This is a scarce chart of the island in the South Atlantic belonging to Britain, with an extinct volcano which erupted in 1961 causing all the residents to flee, but was resettled in 1963 and is now the most important meterological and weather station based in the southern ocean.
	www.gracegalleries.com /Atlantic_Ocean_Listings.htm (4317 words)

	Wahnon
		He was born in the island of S.Vicente in the year of 1884 and died in Lisbon in 1968 at the age of 84 years old.
		A whole colony of Jews had already settled in the islands in the 16th century from Portugal where they were being persecuted, in spite of the opposition of Philip 111 of Spain, then king of Portugal which was under Spanish occupation.
		They moved back to Gibraltar, where they generated several children, among which Jonas Wahnon, my great great grandfather from my father’s side, who was born in Gibraltar in 1812 was the first Wahnon to emigrate to the Cape Verde Islands.
	www.saudades.org /wahnon.html (1497 words)

	Etymologie, Étymologie, Etymology - Wortgeschichte & Wortgeschichten In Planung 51
		She climbed onto the bull's back and it began so swim off to Crete, where she fell in love with the then-changed-back Zeus and had three sons with him (Minos, Rhadamanthus and Sarpedon, the first two of which constitute, together with Aeacus, the three judges of the underworld).
		Ancient civilization offers a folk-etymology: In Greek mythology Europa was the beautiful daughter of a Phoenician king named Agenor or Phoenix As Zeus saw her, he transformed himself into a gentle white bull and approached her and her playing friends.
		Und so gibt es denn noch in vielen Disziplinen "forensische" Teildisziplinen.
	www.etymologie.info /~e/_n/in-plan51.html (2573 words)

	Maritime Pollution
		The last great accident happened in Porto Santo in the Madeira Archipelago with the 'Aragón' in 1989 that spilled 30 000 tons of raw crude.
		It's useful to clarify an important point: one of the biggest contributions of the hydrocarbons input in the sea is from land sources (the so called telluric pollution, about 40% of the total).
		Social and economic impacts in the tourism and recreational activities, in the industry, fisheries, aquaculture, ports and docks can be devastating for some communities.
	gasa.dcea.fct.unl.pt /infoZEE/en3.1.htm (1579 words)

	Madeira Island : Forums and Discussions
		My parents are from Madeira - Seixal and I try to visit as often as possible.
		My parents are from Madeira and visit there every year.
		I am very interested in the birth place of my parents and would like to keep in touch with the people of Madeira.
	www.madeira-island.com /interactive/forums/read.php/f=4/i=622/t=596 (199 words)

	1000Countries.com: Cape Verde I: cape verde, CAPE VERDE
		The islands of the Cape Verde archipelago are windy, hilly and dry - almost lunar - and fairly sleepy.
		The islands of the Cape Verde archipelago are windy, hilly and dry - almost lunar - and fairly sleepy...
		The Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) islands are a volcanic archipelago lying 450-800...
	www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/cape_verde_1.html (2523 words)

	Cape Verde Island Ferry Photographs
		She was replaced by a new built ship in 2003, and was chartered to Cabo Verde Line, Praia, Cape Verde Islands, and renamed Lobo des Mares for a service between Mindelo and the island of Praia (one return trip per week).
		The only information I have found so far is that there are two main ferry routes between the islands.
		This society is a mixed between Cape-Verdians and Spanish people from Canary Islands.
	www.simplonpc.co.uk /CapeVerdeIslands.html (1687 words)

	Studies/Reports/Books/Articles
		The Atlantic Islands: Madeira, the Azores and the Cape Verdes in the Seventeenth-Century Commerce and Navigation.
		Rhode Island College maintains one of the the largest collections of Cape Verdean literature in the United States.
		This award-winning photographer has amassed a large and unique collection of books, magazines and recordings pertaining to Cape Verdean culture as well as the world's largest collection of photographs of the land, people, and culture of Cabo Verde and the Cape Verdean-American community.
	www.umassd.edu /SpecialPrograms/caboverde/cvbooks.html (428 words)

	Portugal: Genetics Supports ‘March of the Titans’ - Stormfront White Nationalist Community
		To its west and southwest lie the islands of the Azores and Madeira, far out in the Atlantic.
		The Festa de São João in June is biggest in Porto where everyone dances through the streets, amicably hitting each other over the head with leeks.
		The focal point is the Praça do Giraldo, and its attractions include the Sé (cathedral), which has a museum of ecclesiastical treasures; the picturesque Templo Romano; and the Igreja de São Francisco, which contains a ghoulish ossuary chapel constructed with the bones and skulls of several thousand people.
	www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?t=88063 (5136 words)

	City Council Minutes - May 23, 1996
		Vicente, Dr. Onesimo Silveira, the Mayors of the other islands, many religious leaders and other social and cultural figures have been interviewed on "Caminho Para Cabo Verde" over these past twenty years:
		WHEREAS, Most of the Ministers of the Cape Verde Islands (Secretaries of State), as well as Prime Minister Carlos Veiga, President Antonio Mascarenhas Monteiro, the Presidents of all of the Political Parties, the Mayor of S.
		WHEREAS, In 1989, when the Cape Verde Islands strived to end its one-party system, Aguinaldo Cabral, Antonio Gusmao and Orlando Medina voluntarily joined Mr.
	www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us /GOVERNMT/COUNCIL/Mtg523.htm (15407 words)

	Visitor's Log
		So if anyone knows of a competent and recognized language teacher at the islands, please let me know.
		Through an interpretor she and her band had so many wonderful things to say about these quiant little islands.
		Eu sou de Cabo Verde da ilha de S“o Vicente.
	www.umassd.edu /SpecialPrograms/caboverde/vlog0797.html (6160 words)

	Cabo Verde Viagens Results
		...especiais para Brasil, Goa, Egipto, Cabo verde, São Tomé e Principe e Marrocos.....de Turismo..
		IBO, Mozambique - The Mozambican waitress at the small Casa Janina Guest House on Ibo island placed the four lobster dinners for the two tourist couples on the table, but didn't think of knocking on their doors informing them their food was ready.
		We are the UK's only Cape Verde Island specialists...
	www.vipcabo.com /cabo/caboverdeviagens.html (673 words)

	Pousada Quinta da Ortiga, Santiago do Cacem, Portugal
		This Pousada is located in a typical Alentejo farm estate, a few minutes from Santiago do Cacém and the S. Vicente Coast beaches.
		It has a beautiful chapel and it is encircled in a magnificent landscape crossed by a refreshing river, terraced gardens and a swimming pool are located where the former watering reservoir used to be.
		Pousada Quinta da Ortiga, Santiago do Cacem, Portugal
	www.eurosun.com /Pousadas/santiago.htm (130 words)

	portugisiske links fra gbc*design & gtPlus
		(the homepage for this institution, it is divided into news, links to history on the Web, history of the Atlantic islands, and history of Madeira; it has a lot of information about related seminars, books, and sites; topics include wine and sugar trades, slaves, chronology, and history)
		(a quick tour of Madeira with some nice pictures from Carlos' recent trip there; particularly neat is the "bailinho da Madeira" that you can hear in.wav format)
		(maintained by Jaime Carvalho e Silva, this page contains a list of cultural events scattered throughout Portugal, islands, and other places; by the way, take a look and you can find where there is a showing of caricatures of Mário Soares...)
	gbcdesign.dk /portugal.htm (4946 words)

	Encyclopedia of Exploration: major articles Howgego Hordern House
		PENN, William (I) PENN, William (I) (Cayman Islands)
	www.hordern.com /publications/explorersArticles.htm (99 words)

	Slavery in Madeira
		In Madeira, in spite of the absence of Dominicans, the worship of Rosßrio had a strong implantation, with existing brotherhoods in the parishes of SÚ, Nossa Senhora do Calhau, Estreito da Calheta, Ribeira Brava, Santo Ant¾nio, Sao Martinho, Tabua, Porto Santo, Machico and Sao Vicente.
		Madeira, due to the geographical configuration, was defined by a specific agricultural landscape, different from the big continental spaces.
		Still in Madeira, having in mind the restrictions imposed by the by-laws to the circulation of the slaves after curfew, it seems to us difficult, if not impossible, to find a moment where they would be in each other's company and enjoy themselves with songs and dances.
	www.ceha-madeira.net /escravos/escravo4.htm (10057 words)

	DX970207.IDX
		Madeira island is placed about 1000 km to the southwest from Lisboa and 700 km away from African coastline (Morocco).
		From here, the island to the west is a alpine tundra plain at 1500 m above sea level; to the east the impressive Central range with the volcanic peaks of do Gato, Areiro, Cerro das Torres, being The Ruivo the highest point of Madeira with 1861 m above sea level.
		The island is divided by the Ribeira Brava valley (South part) and Sbo Vicente valley (North part), joined by the Encumeada Gap.
	www.chowdanet.com /markc/idxd/1997/DX970207.IDX (10057 words)

	Madeira2002_AW.rtf
		\par 14/10 Drive from Amparo to Funchal via Prazeres, P\'e1ul da Serra, S\'e3o Vicente, S\'e3o Jorge and Ribeiro Frio.
		This is a delightful walk deep into the heart of the island, with the laurel forests cloaking the towering mountainsides.
		It appeared to be a first winter female judging by size and plumage and could be the first record for the main island.
	madeira.seawatching.net /reports/Madeira2002_AW.rtf (10057 words)

	Madeira
		The island’s other recent road building project is the road north from there to São Vicente on the north coast.
		The only other inhabited island in the Madeira archipelago, apart from the main island, is Porto Santo and flights begin their descent as they approach this outpost.
		Whether Madeira is worth a second visit is debatable, particularly as the cost of the flight is a major component of the holiday (we paid about £150 each but we had discounted fares and went just before the tourist season picks up in February).
	www.btinternet.com /~parrothouse/Madeira.htm (2179 words)

	Madeira Island - Straight from Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Main Festivities
		Situated by the sea, on the north of the island, São Vicente was founded in the mid-fifteenth century and saw rapid development largely due to its successful sugar plantation.
		Established in the mid fifteenth century, Ribeira Brava is one of the oldest towns in Madeira.
		Upon the early discovery of Madeira Island, Machico beach was found to be the most appropriate where portuguese navigators could safely approach and harbour their boats.
	www.madeira-island.com /festivals/general (647 words)

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