Cape Verde - Transnational Issues
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesCape Verde is located Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal. The climate is temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and very erratic. The terrain is steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic.
Disputes - international
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.Disputes - international : none
Illicit drugs
This entry gives information on the five categories of illicit drugs - narcotics, stimulants, depressants (sedatives), hallucinogens, and cannabis. These categories include many drugs legally produced and prescribed by doctors as well as those illegally produced and sold outside of medical channels.Illicit drugs : used as a transshipment point for Latin American cocaine destined for Western Europe; the lack of a well-developed financial system limits the country's utility as a money-laundering center
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