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Cape Verde

Cape Verde FlagMajor cities : Praia (Capital), São Vicente, Santa Catarina, Sal and Santa Cruz.
Available Information : Head of state, Religion, Population, Area, Gross domestic product, Inflation, Unemployment, Map, Hotel, Weather and Climate.

Cape Verde Information

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ISO 3166-1CV - CPV - 132
NATO country codeCV - CPV
FIPS 10-4 codeCV
IOC CodeCPV
ContinentAfrica / West Africa
Cape Verde CapitalPraia
Official languagePortuguese
Name of the inhabitantsCape Verdean
Motto
Cape Verde National Day5 July
Cape Verde Currency Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Cape Verde 15 %
Cape Verde Calling code+238
Cape Verde Country domain code .cv
Cape Verde Vehicle registration plateCV
Traveling direction Right
Time zone UTC -1:00
International organizationUnited Nations
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
Community of Portuguese Language Countries
Economic Community of West African States
African Union
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Group of 77
Cape Verde National anthemCântico da Liberdade

Cape Verde Head of state

Prime ministerUlisses Correia e Silva (2016)
President of the RepublicJosé Maria Neves (2021)

Cape Verde Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Cape Verde.

  1. Christianity 89 %
  2. Other11 %

Cape Verde Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Cape Verde (Inhabitants, population, economy).

City22
Area4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi)
Population553,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 137.1 /km² (355.1 /sq mi)
Length of coastline965 km
Life expectancy73.3 Year (2015), ♀ : 75.0 Year, ♂ : 71.3 Year
Average years of schooling 4.8 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.654 (2018)
Gross domestic product2 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 4.7 %
3,563 US$ per capita
Unemployment8.5 % of labor force (2018) Chart
Inflation1.3 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: B (Negative, 7 October 2016)
  • Fitch: B+ (Stable, 21 November 2011)

Cape Verde Chart

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Population, Gross domestic product, Unemployment, Inflation

Cape Verde Covid-19

Confirmed17,587
Deaths169
16,340
Active1,078
Incident rate3,180.29
Case fatality ratio0.96094 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Cape Verde Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Salt
  2. Fish
  3. Clay
  4. Limestone
  5. Gypsum
  6. Kaolin
  7. Basalt rock

Cape Verde Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Corn
  2. Bananas
  3. Sugarcane
  4. Coffee
  5. Fish
  6. Peanuts
  7. Beans
  8. Sweet potatoes

Cape Verde Map

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Cape Verde Climate

  1. Arid 100 %

Cape Verde Weather (Praia)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Cape Verde for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Praia).

Cape Verde Electricity

Electrical standard in Cape Verde (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Power plugPower plug : C Power plug : F
Power socketPower socket : C Power socket : F

Cape Verde Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Cape Verde classified by annual passenger transit.

Cape Verde Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Cape Verde selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel Aquamarina SuitesAquamarina Suites
Santa Maria
Set in the heart of Santa Maria, this residence is just a 2-minute walk from the beach and the main plaza. You can enjoy the sea views from your private veranda or have a relaxing massage on site... view more		from
CVE 7700
Hotel Hotel SantiagoHotel Santiago

Praia
Located just a 10-minute drive from the beach in Praia, Hotel Santiago offers a bar, restaurant and 24-hour reception. The harbour is only a 5-minute drive away... view more		from
CVE 6831
Hotel Résidencial JennyRésidencial Jenny
Mindelo
Situated in the city centre, a 10-minute walk from Leginha Beach, this B&B offers a furnished terrace with a view of the bay, a dining area and a free continental breakfast. Wired internet is available in public areas at an additional cost... view more		from
CVE 6800
Hotel Hotel Don PacoHotel Don Paco

Mindelo
Surrounded by mountains, this air-conditioned hotel in the centre of Mindelo, is a 10-minute drive from San Pedro Airport. It is 400 metres from the beach and offers a restaurant and 24-hour reception... view more		from
CVE 6620
Hotel Djadsal Moradias Tropical ResortDjadsal Moradias Tropical Resort
Santa Maria
Located on Sal Island, Djadsal Moradias Tropical Resort provides self-catering apartments, just a 2-minute walk from the beach. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, a garden and an on-site restaurant... view more		from
CVE 6000
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Cape Verde Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Cape Verde and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 6Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
TotalParticipation : 6Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0000
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