Geography
Cape Verde is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 16.5388, -23.0418; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Africa
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Praia
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 491.2 thousand
- Area
- 4,033 km²
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +238
- Internet TLD
- .cv
- Time zone
- UTC-01:00
Cape Verde map preview: 16.54, -23.04
People and Culture
Cape Verde uses Portuguese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Cape Verde varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Cape Verde is recorded with the official name Republic of Cabo Verde. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Praia
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Praia
- Time zone data: UTC-01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Cape Verde is grouped under Africa.
- Cape Verde has a listed area of 4,033 km².
- Cape Verde is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Cape Verde
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What continent is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde is in Africa.
What currency does Cape Verde use?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo.
What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
Portuguese is listed for Cape Verde in this database.