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Cape Verde

Cabo Verde

Western Africa, Africa

Portuguese

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 491,233 and an area of 4,033 km², the capital city is Praia. The official language is Portuguese. The national currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc CVE).

Quick Facts

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Praia
Capital
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491,233
Population
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4,033 km²
Area
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Esc CVE
Currency
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+238
Dial Code
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.cv
TLD

Economy

Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of $5,192, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$5,192
GNI per Capita$4,950

Geography

Cape Verde is located in Western Africa at coordinates 16.54°N, 23.04°W. It has no land borders. The highest point is Pico do Fogo at 2,829 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates16.54°N, 23.04°W
🏔️ Highest PointPico do Fogo
2,829 m
TimezonesUTC-01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Cape Verde, including Estádio da Várzea with a capacity of 8,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstádio da Várzea
8,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Verde

What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a population of approximately 491,233 people.
What currency does Cape Verde use?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc CVE).
What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese.
What is the area of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers a total area of 4,033 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?
The GDP per capita of Cape Verde is approximately $5,192.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)