Cabo Verde - Governo - Perfil - 2002

Capital

Praia

Independência

5 Julho 1975 (from Portugal)

Feriado nacional

Dia da independência, 5 Julho (1975)

Constitución

new constitution came into force 25 Setembro 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 Novembro 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president, and a further revision in 1999, to create the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)

Sufrágio

18 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Presidente Pedro PIRES (desde 22 March 2001)
cabeça de governo: Prime Minister Jose Maria Pereira NEVES (desde 1 February 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
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