What is the Capital of Cape Verde?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Cape Verde is Praia. Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 491,233. The official currency is the Cape Verdean escudo and the primary language spoken is Portuguese.
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Praia at a glance
| Capital city | Praia |
|---|---|
| Country | Cape Verde (Republic of Cabo Verde) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 491,233 (169th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-01:00 |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) |
| Calling code | +238 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Cape Verde in context
- Cape Verde covers 4,033 km², making it the 167th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 122 people per km² ranks 75th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Cape Verde has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 491,233 people, Cape Verde holds about 0.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Cape Verde is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Cape Verde — FAQ
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
Is Praia the largest city in Cape Verde?
Yes — Praia is both the capital and the largest city of Cape Verde.
What country is Praia in?
Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde.
What continent is Praia in?
Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is located in Africa.
Is Praia the capital of Cape Verde?
Yes — Praia is the capital of Cape Verde (official name: Republic of Cabo Verde).
Praia is the capital of which country?
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, in Western Africa.
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