Cape Verde
Parliamentary republic, independant since 1975Region:
Western Africa
Area:
4,030 km²
Local name:
Cabo Verde
Capital:
Praia
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Current time in Cape Verde:
The countrywide time in Cape Verde is Cape Verde Time (CVT).
As in many countries near the equator, there is also no daylight saving time in Cape Verde.
So there is all over the year the same difference of -1 hours to Greenwich Mean Time.
The countrywide time in Cape Verde is Cape Verde Time (CVT).
As in many countries near the equator, there is also no daylight saving time in Cape Verde.
So there is all over the year the same difference of -1 hours to Greenwich Mean Time.
| Sunrise and sunset |
Population
› Population: 543,767 |
| 134.9 |
| Ø 69.1 years |
Life expectancy females: Ø 75.8 years |
Birthrate: 19.9 ‰ |
Deathrate: 5.7 ‰ |
Males/Females: 49.9% : 50.1% |
Population pyramid
The currency in Cape Verde is Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
1 Escudo is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 12/12/2019
1 Escudo is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 12/12/2019
1 US Dollar = 99.55 Escudo
1000 Escudo = 10.05 US Dollar
1000 Escudo = 10.05 US Dollar
The climate in Cape Verde
In Cape Verde, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lesser. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 24 and 30 degrees. In some parts of the country the temperature raises up to 31 °C. In the colder months and depending in the region, the temperature lowers down to 19°C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Portuguese
| mother tongue | distribution |
|---|---|
| › Crioulo | 90.0 % |
| › Portuguese | 10.0 % |
Religions
| Branch | distribution |
|---|---|
| Nazarene | 1.7% |
| Adventists | 1.5% |
| Assemblies of God | 0.9% |
| Apostolic Christs | 0.5% |
| Universal Kingdom of God | 0.4% |
| Roman Catholics | 77.3% |
| other Christs | 1.9% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 1.0% |
| Muslims | 1.8% |
| nondenominational | 10.8% |
| other | 2.2% |
Economy more...
(per year)| GDP: | 1,682.41 M € |
| Exportations: | 816.9 M € |
| Importations: | 1,140.5 M € |
| › Tourism receipts: | 408.96 M € |
| › Unemployment rate: | 12.3 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 1.25 % |
| › corruption index: | 57 (moderate) |
| › Energy consumption: | 367.4 M kWh |
Land use
| 4% Urban areas: | 180 km² |
| 20% Agricultural areas: | 790 km² |
| 22% Forest: | 899 km² |
| 54% Others: | 2,161 km² |
Transport more...
| Roadways: | 1,350 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 43 |
| › Airports: | 9 |
Cape Verde is an archipelago in the Atlantic 570 km west of Africa. The land has a total area of 4,030 km² and a total coastline of 965 km. This area is approximately 101% of the area of Rhode Island. The archipelago consists of 15 islands. Cape Verde has no direct neighbours. The distance between New York City and the Capital Praia is about 5,630 km.
According to the definition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cape Verde is one of the developing countries because of its lower economic performance.
According to the definition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cape Verde is one of the developing countries because of its lower economic performance.
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Praia / Capital | Praia | 130,000 |
| Mindelo | São Vicente | 71,000 |
| Santa Maria | Sal | 17,000 |
| Cova Figueira | Santa Catarina do Fogo | 15,000 |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | 9,490 |
| Pedra Badejo | Santa Cruz | 9,340 |
| São Filipe | São Filipe | 8,190 |
| Assomada | Santa Catarina | 7,930 |
| Tarrafal | Tarrafal | 6,460 |
| Espargos | Sal | 6,170 |
| Porto Novo | Porto Novo | 5,580 |
| Calheta | São Miguel | 5,400 |
| Vila da Ribeira Brava | Ribeira Brava | 5,320 |
| Tarrafal de São Nicolau | Tarrafal de São Nicolau | 5,040 |
| Ponta do Sol | Ribeira Grande | 4,060 |
| Picos | São Salvador do Mundo | 3,780 |
| Vila do Maio | Maio | 3,010 |
| Ribeira Grande | Ribeira Grande | 2,950 |
| Cidade Velha | Ribeira Grande de Santiago | 2,150 |
| Vila de Sal Rei | Boa Vista | 2,120 |
| São Domingos | São Domingos | 1,850 |
| Pombas | Paul | 1,820 |
| Vila Nova Sintra | Brava | 1,810 |
| Porto dos Mosteiros | Mosteiros | 477 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1981 |