CapitalePraia Fête de l'Indépendance5 Juillet 1975 (from Portugal) Fête nationaleJour De l'Indépendance, 5 Juillet (1975) Constitutionnew constitution came into force 25 Septembre 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 Novembre 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president Suffrage - Age minimum de l'électeur18 ans; universal Pouvoir exécutifchef d'état (Président): Président Pedro PIRES (depuis 22 March 2001)
chef de gouvernement (1er ministre): Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (depuis 1 February 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 11 and 25 February 2001 (next to be held NA February 2006); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Pedro PIRES elected president; percent of vote - Pedro PIRES (PAICV) 49.43%, Carlos VIEGA (MPD) 49.42%; note: the election was won by only twelve votes |
