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Cape Verde



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Cape Verde
Population: 491,875
Area: 4,033 km2
Capital City: Praia
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Cape Verde escudo (CVE)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -1
Current time: 12:14am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 238
Region: Africa
Language: Portuguese
Useful Travel Phrases in: Portuguese

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.mtie.gov.cv
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type F


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Cidade Velha

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)