Cape Verde
Parliamentary republicIndependent since 1975
Official:
Republic of Cabo Verde
Local name:
Cabo Verde
Region:
Western Africa
Area:
4,030 km²
Capital:
Praia
Geography
Cape Verde is an archipelago in the Atlantic 570 km west of Africa. The land has a total area of 4,030 km² (1,556 mi²) and a total coastline of 965 km (599.6 mi). This land area is approximately 101% of the area of Rhode Island. Cape Verde is thus one of the smallest countries in Africa by area and ranked 175th worldwide. More than half of all residents (67%) live within cities. More than every fifth resident lives in Praia.The highest mountain peak (Pico do Fogo) is at 2,829 meters. The archipelago consists of 15 islands. Cape Verde has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Praia is about 5,630 km (3,498 mi).
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Current time in Cape Verde:
The countrywide time in Cape Verde is Cape Verde Time (CVT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Cape Verde.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -1 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Cape Verde is Cape Verde Time (CVT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Cape Verde.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -1 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:587,925
Population per km²:145.9
Life expectancy males:Ø 70.3 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 79.2 yearsBirth rate:
17.2 ‰Death rate:
5.7 ‰Males/Females:
49.7% : 50.3%Population pyramid
The currency in Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
1 Escudo is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 05/23/2023
1 Escudo is divided into 100 Centavos.
Status: 05/23/2023
1 US dollar = 102.83 Escudos
1000 Escudos = 9.73 US dollar
1000 Escudos = 9.73 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 lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 24 and 31 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 18 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Portuguese
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Crioulo | 90.0 % |
| Portuguese | 10.0 % |
Religions
| Religion | 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% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 1.94 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 473.9 M $ |
| Importations: | 1,121.3 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 169.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 13.6 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 1.86 % |
| › Corruption index: | 21 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 436.9 M kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cape Verde is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
In terms of revenues, Cape Verde still ranks 131st in the world and, with an average annual income of 3,190 USD is one of the lower middle-income countries.
Cape Verde is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 4% Urban areas: | 180 km² |
| 20% Agricultural areas: | 790 km² |
| 11% Forest: | 457 km² |
| 65% Others: | 2,603 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 1,350 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 46 |
| › Airports: | 6 |
Most important cities
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Praia / Capital | 130,000 |
| Mindelo | 71,000 |
| Santa Maria | 17,000 |
| Cova Figueira | 15,000 |
| Santa Cruz | 9,490 |
| Pedra Badejo | 9,340 |
| São Filipe | 8,190 |
| Assomada | 7,930 |
| Tarrafal | 6,460 |
| Espargos | 6,170 |
| Porto Novo | 5,580 |
| Calheta | 5,400 |
| Vila da Ribeira Brava | 5,320 |
| Tarrafal de São Nicolau | 5,040 |
| Picos | 3,780 |
| Vila do Maio | 3,010 |
| Ribeira Grande | 2,950 |
| Cidade Velha | 2,150 |
| Vila de Sal Rei | 2,120 |
| São Domingos | 1,850 |
| Pombas | 1,820 |
| Vila Nova Sintra | 1,810 |
| Porto dos 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 |
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