What language do the people of Cabo Verde speak?

Cabo Verde's cultural and linguistic gem is Cape Verdean Creole, also known as Kabuverdianu or Kriolu. It is an Afro-Portuguese Creole language that evolved from the interaction between Portuguese settlers and African slaves brought to Cabo Verde during the colonial period. Today, Cape Verdean Creole is the mother tongue for approximately 90% of the population and is recognized as the national language.