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🇨🇻 Cabo Verde Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Cabo Verde is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 4,033 km² and has a coastline of 965 km. It is an island nation with no land borders.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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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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Coastline
965 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC-1
UTC offset
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Independence
1975
established
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Climate
Tropical dry, warm year-round
general type

Location and Position

Cabo Verde is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 965 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Cabo Verde covers a total area of 4,033 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 561K across this area, the population density is 139/km². The capital city is Praia.

Climate

The climate of Cabo Verde is tropical dry, warm year-round. The best time to visit is generally November–June, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cabo Verde located?

Cabo Verde is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Praia.

How large is Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde has a total area of 4,033 km² with a population density of 139/km².

What countries border Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde is an island nation and has no land borders.

What is the climate of Cabo Verde?

The climate of Cabo Verde is Tropical dry, warm year-round. The best time to visit is November–June.

What timezone is Cabo Verde in?

Cabo Verde observes UTC-1 timezone.

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