Welcome to Cape Verde 🇨🇻 — a remarkable destination in Western Africa. Its official name is Republic of Cabo Verde, and today around 524,877 people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 4,033 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Cape Verde: key statistics, an introduction to Praia, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Cape Verde
Cape Verde lies in Western Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 4,033 square kilometres, it ranks 177th in the world by total area.
Cape Verde has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Praia serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cape Verde has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Cape Verde is home to approximately 524,877 residents — the 175th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Cape Verdians.
The main language spoken here is Portuguese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cape Verde rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE, symbol Esc). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cape Verde is +238. Websites from the country typically use the .cv internet domain.
If Cape Verde came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Praia) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Cape Verde
- Cape Verde's flag emoji is 🇨🇻 — its two-letter country code is CV and its three-letter code is CPV.
- Cape Verde covers 4,033 km², ranking 177th in the world by area.
- With about 524,877 people, Cape Verde holds the 175th spot in the world population ranking.
- Cape Verde is a member state of the United Nations.
- Cape Verde is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Cape Verde — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cape Verde?
- The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
- What is the population of Cape Verde?
- Cape Verde has a population of approximately 524,877 people, ranking 175th in the world.
- Where is Cape Verde located?
- Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
- The main language spoken in Cape Verde is Portuguese.
- What currency is used in Cape Verde?
- Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
