Cape Verde 🇨🇻
Cape Verde 🇨🇻: capital Praia, population 590,000, located in Africa. Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Praia
- Population: 590,000
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Portuguese
- Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Cabo Verde
- Area: 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Island nation
- People: Cape Verdian
- Internet domain: .cv
Fun Facts About Cape Verde
- An island nation made up of 10 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Has a unique style of music called morna.
- Was uninhabited until Portuguese explorers arrived in the 1400s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Verde known for?
Cape Verde is known for several things — An island nation made up of 10 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean; Has a unique style of music called morna; Was uninhabited until Portuguese explorers arrived in the 1400s.
How big is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers about 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Cape Verde landlocked?
Cape Verde is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Cape Verde called?
People from Cape Verde are called Cape Verdian.
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
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