Cape Verdean Dutch

Cape Verdean Dutch are Netherlands residents whose ancestry originated in Cape Verde.

In 1995, it was estimated that there were 20,000 people of Cape Verdean descent in the Netherlands. [ [http://www.umassd.edu/SpecialPrograms/CaboVerde/wwpopest.html 1995 Cape Verdean Diaspora Population Estimates] ] By 2000, 85% of Cape Verdean Dutch or 14,000 individuals, From The 20,000 Cape Verdeans in the Netherlands lives 90 % in Rotterdam. [ [http://www.iss.co.za/index.php?link_id=21&slink_id=1774&link_type=12&slink_type=12&tmpl_id=3 Marc-Montclos, Antoine Pérouse de. " The Political Value of Remittances: Cape Verde, Comores, and Lesotho - Diasporas, Remittances and Africa South of the Sahara - A Strategic Assessment." Institute for Security Studies. Retrieved October 18, 2007.] ] its because of the strong bond of Cape Verdeans with the maritime

Some of the more recognized Cape Verdean Dutch include:

*David Mendes da Silva, soccer player
*Miguel Dias
*Agostinho dos Santos, member of Town Council in Rotterdam
*Joao Varela, member of the Dutch Parliament
*Suzanna Lubrano, singer
*Gil Semedo
*Eddy Fortes

References

External links

* [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nl.html Central Intelligence Agency. "Netherlands." The World Factbook. Retrieved October 18, 2007.]
* [http://www.international.metropolis.net/research-policy/rott/chapt1.html Migration and Major Cities Policy in Rotterdam]