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Cabo Verde

Q: What continent is Cabo Verde in?

Cabo Verde is in Africa, in the West Africa region.

Capital

Praia

Population

561K

Area

4,033 km²

Language

Portuguese / Cape Verdean Creole

Cabo Verde is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Praia, with a population of approximately 561K and a total area of 4,033 km². The official languages are Portuguese / Cape Verdean Creole and the currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).

📊 Quick Facts about Cabo Verde

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Population

561K

total residents

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Total Area

4,033 km²

land coverage

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Pop. Density

139/km²

people per km²

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GDP (nominal)

$2.2B

total output

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GDP per Capita

$3,921

per person

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Currency

Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)

legal tender

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Language(s)

Portuguese / Cape Verdean Creole

official

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Coastline

965 km

total shore

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Timezone

UTC-1

UTC offset

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Independence

1975

established

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Local Time in Praia

Cabo Verde covers an area of 4,033 km² with a population density of 139/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $2.2B ($3,921 per capita) and gained independence in 1975. It has a coastline of 965 km.

Did You Know?

Cabo Verde is the birthplace of morna, a soulful music genre recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, made famous globally by Cesária Évora. The archipelago of 10 volcanic islands sits 570km off the West African coast.

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✈️ Travel Information for Cabo Verde

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Best Time to Visit

November–June

Tropical dry, warm year-round

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Cost of Travel

Budget–Mid

vs global average

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Visa

Visa required, e-Visa available

entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Cabo Verde travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Cabo Verde on the Map

📍 Cidade Velha · 1/1

via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Cabo Verde World Rankings

1^st

Music

Birthplace of morna, UNESCO intangible heritage music genre

1^st

Democracy

One of Africa's most stable democracies

1^st

Wind

Some of the best windsurfing conditions in the world

1^st

Cesária Évora

Home of barefoot diva Cesária Évora, the most famous African singer

🏛 Must-See Places in Cabo Verde

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Fogo Volcano

An active 2,829m volcano, the highest peak in the Atlantic islands, last erupted in 2014

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Cidade Velha

UNESCO first European colonial city in the tropics, founded in 1462

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Santa Maria Beach, Sal

Stunning white sand beach with turquoise waters, world-class windsurfing

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Santo Antão Hiking Trails

Dramatic volcanic landscapes with lush valleys and terraced farms, best hiking in Atlantic Africa

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