Cape Verde — Country Facts & Profile
Cabo Verde
Western Africa, Africa
Cape Verde ranks #175 by population and #178 by land area worldwide. Officially known as Cabo Verde, this independent country sits in Western Africa and is home to 491,233 people. Praia serves as its capital. The official language is Portuguese. The national currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc CVE).
Country Statistics
Financial Profile
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of $5,192, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Physical Geography
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa at coordinates 16.54°N, 23.04°W. It has no land borders. Total land area: 4,033 km² (1,557 mi²). Population density: 122 people per km². The highest point is Pico do Fogo at 2,829 m.
2,829 m
Quality of Life
Key indicators for visiting or living in Cape Verde. Average temperature in Praia: 24.6°C (76°F).
Flora & Fauna
Cape Verde has 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Notable Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Cape Verde, including Estádio da Várzea with a capacity of 8,000 seats.
8,000 seats
Notable Cities of Cape Verde
Subdivisions
Praia
2 cities · 149,905 people
Largest: Praia
São Vicente
2 cities · 74,139 people
Largest: Mindelo
Sal
2 cities · 32,900 people
Largest: Espargos
Santa Catarina
1 cities · 21,297 people
Largest: Assomada
Santa Cruz
2 cities · 19,526 people
Largest: Pedra Badejo
Tarrafal
2 cities · 18,649 people
Largest: Tarrafal
Porto Novo
1 cities · 11,138 people
Largest: Porto Novo
Boa Vista
1 cities · 10,936 people
Largest: Sal Rei
São Filipe
1 cities · 10,097 people
Largest: São Filipe
São Miguel
1 cities · 6,329 people
Largest: Calheta de São Miguel
Maio
1 cities · 4,472 people
Largest: Vila do Maio
Tarrafal de São Nicolau
1 cities · 4,371 people
Largest: Tarrafal de São Nicolau
Mosteiros
1 cities · 4,084 people
Largest: Igreja
Ribeira Grande de Santiago
1 cities · 3,319 people
Largest: Cidade Velha
São Domingos
1 cities · 2,960 people
Largest: São Domingos
Ribeira Brava
1 cities · 2,851 people
Largest: Ribeira Brava
Brava
1 cities · 2,225 people
Largest: Nova Sintra
São Salvador do Mundo
1 cities · 2,040 people
Largest: Picos
Paul
1 cities · 1,429 people
Largest: Pombas
Santa Catarina do Fogo
1 cities · 720 people
Largest: Cova Figueira
São Lourenço dos Órgãos
1 cities · 627 people
Largest: João Teves
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 continent is Cape Verde in?
- Cape Verde is located in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
- Where is Cape Verde located?
- Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa, at coordinates 16.5°N, 23.0°W.
- What currency does Cape Verde use?
- Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc CVE).
- What is the capital and currency of Cape Verde?
- The capital of Cape Verde is Praia and the currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (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 (1,557 square miles).
- How large is Cape Verde in square miles?
- Cape Verde has a total area of approximately 1,557 square miles (4,033 km²).
- What is the population density of Cape Verde?
- Cape Verde has a population density of approximately 122 people per km².
- Is Cape Verde an independent country?
- Yes, Cape Verde is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Cape Verde have any land borders?
- No, Cape Verde has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?
- The GDP per capita of Cape Verde is approximately $5,192.
- What is the average temperature in Praia?
- The average annual temperature in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is approximately 24.6°C (76°F).
- What is the country calling code for Cape Verde?
- The international calling code for Cape Verde is +238. To call Cape Verde from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +238 and the local number.
- What time zone is Cape Verde in?
- Cape Verde operates on the UTC-01:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Cape Verde?
- The highest point in Cape Verde is Pico do Fogo at 2,829 m (9,281 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Cape Verde?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Cape Verde is approximately $4,950 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Cape Verde?
- The average internet speed in Cape Verde is 31 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.