Cape Verde: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Praia. It covers about 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi). The official language is Portuguese. Cape Verde has no land borders with other countries.

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Cape Verde at a glance

Official name
Republic of Cabo Verde
Capital
Praia
Region
Western Africa (Africa)
Area
4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi)
Official language
Portuguese
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo (Esc)
People
Cape Verdian
Calling code
+238
Internet domain
.cv
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.

Cape Verde is in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.

Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (Esc).

The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese.

Cape Verde has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).