What Language Do They Speak in Cape Verde?

The flag of Cape Verde is composed of five horizontal bands of blue, white, red, white and blue in the ratio of 6:1:1:1:3. A ring of ten five-pointed yellow stars is centered at three-eighth of the height from the bottom edge and three-eighth of the width from the hoist end of the field.
Official language of Cape Verde Portuguese

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. Portuguese is also an official language in 7 other countries worldwide.

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Languages in Cape Verde — FAQ

What language do they speak in Cape Verde?

The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese.

How many official languages does Cape Verde have?

Cape Verde has 1 official language: Portuguese.

Is Portuguese spoken anywhere else?

Portuguese is also an official language in 7 other countries.

🌍 All facts about Cape Verde 🏛️ Capital: Praia 💰 Currency: Cape Verdean escudo

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