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Cape Verde, Africa

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Praia, capital city of Cabo Verde

Image of Praia, capital city of Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is an Atlantic archipelago and stable democracy advancing 50 % renewable electricity, services-led GDP, and vibrant Morna music that strengthens its global diaspora ties.
Cabo Verde in one word would be “Morna,” meaning soulful music.

Cabo Verde Flag

Flag of Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde armorial

armorial of Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde Map

Cabo Verde is a country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Western Africa sub‑region of the Africa continent.

Easy learning about Cabo Verde

The capital city of Cabo Verde is Praia.

Cabo Verde is located in Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Africa
Africa Continent
Cabo Verde has a population of 522,331 inhabitants
within a total area of 4,033 Km2
(2,506 sq mi)
(2023 UN data)
Cabo Verde is also called: Cape Verde
Human Development Index (HDI) Cabo Verde HDI ranks in position nº 135 worldwide
HDI of 0.668 (0.4 to 1)
(2023 data from UNDP)
Cabo Verde’s passport allows visa-free entry to 185 countries
Cabo Verde passport ranks 7th in the world
(2025 HP Index data)
Cabo Verde GDP per capita is $5,421 USD
(2025 estimated data from IMF)
Cabo Verde ’s LGBTI legal status Same-sex sexual acts are Legal
(2025 ILGA data)
Cabo Verde EPI (English Proficiency Index)is classified as Low Proficiency
has a score of 456
ranks 89th worldwide
(2024 data from EPI)
Latitude & Longitude 16° 00' N, 24° 00' W
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Neighbouring countriesCabo Verde shares maritime borders with Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Cabo Verde Climatetemperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and erratic
Most predominant religionRoman Catholic,
Second most predominant religionProtestant (includes Church of the Nazarene, Adventist, Assembly of God, Universal Kingdom of God, and God and Love),
Currency name & code Escudo (CVE)
Internet ccTLD.cv
Cabo Verde calling code+238

Cabo Verde administrative divisions

22 municipalities (concelhos)

  1. Boa Vista,
  2. Brava,
  3. Maio,
  4. Mosteiros,
  5. Paul,
  6. Porto Novo,
  7. Praia,
  8. Ribeira Brava,
  9. Ribeira Grande,
  10. Ribeira Grande de Santiago,
  11. Sal,
  12. Santa Catarina,
  13. Santa Catarina do Fogo,
  14. Santa Cruz,
  15. São Domingos,
  16. São Filipe,
  17. São Lourenco dos Orgaos,
  18. São Miguel,
  19. São Salvador do Mundo,
  20. São Vicente,
  21. Tarrafal,
  22. Tarrafal de São Nicolau

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