Cape Verde 100-ESCUDOS (KM39a)¶
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Reverse RASO LARK
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Obverse Denomination, Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Copper-nickel core in Bronze ring
- Country
- Cape Verde
- Approx. Size
- 27mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Raso Lark
- KM#
- 39
The Raso Lark is a critically endangered bird found in only one place in the world: the tiny seven-square kilometer island of Razo in Cape Verde. The island has no permanent water and has never been inhabited. The estimated population was 130 in 2001, and less than 100 in 2003. The population is now believed to be even less, and there are twice as many males as females.
Cape Verde¶
- Area
- Africa
Cape Verde is comprised of 10 small islands plus 8 tiny islands almost 600 km off the west coast of African. It is Africa's smallest republic. Nine of the main islands are inhabited, and all are volcanic, with one active volcano on Fogo. Up until 1876, the islands were a slave trading port. Independence for Cape Verde came in 1975 after 500 years of Portuguese rule. Today, the economy is largely based on refueling of ships and airplanes. Cape Verde also exports bananas, salt, and fish, but is not self-sufficient for their own food. Cape Verdian culture has developed from its mixed Portuguese and African roots, and includes unique genres of music.
