Cape Verde map and facts
Republic of Cabo Verde · Western Africa, Africa. Capital: Praia.
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Cape Verde in magenta · ● capital
Cape Verde in context
Cape Verde is home to about 491,233 people, 0.01% of the world's population, on 4,033 km² of territory. It has no land borders with other countries.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Cape Verde and Mauritius. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Cape Verde FAQ
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
About 491,233 people (491,233), which ranks 170th of 197 countries.
How big is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi), the 168th-largest country by area.
What continent is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde is in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
What countries border Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has no land borders; it is surrounded by sea.
What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
Official or national language: Portuguese.