Cabo Verde Country Overview

 

Republic of Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Cabo Verde. It is also commonly referred to as Cabo Verde or Cape Verde.

African map highlighting Cabo Verde location.

1. Where is Cabo Verde located?
   

   Cabo Verde is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean western Africa. Cabo Verde borders no countries in Africa but is off the west coast of Senegal.

2. What is the capital of Cabo Verde?

   The Capital of  Cabo Verde is Praia.

3. How large is the country of Cabo Verde?

   Cabo Verde has 4,033 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Cabo Verde a member of the African Union?
   

   Cabo Verde is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since July 18th, 1975.

 

1. What is the population of Cabo Verde?

   The population of Cabo Verde is slightly over 589,451 as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Cabo Verde is Bujumbura with a population of 159,050 approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Cabo Verde?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; Creole 71%, African 28%, and other groups 1%.

3. How many languages are spoken in Cabo Verde?

   The most popular languages spoken in Portuguese and Krioulo. Cabo Verde country overview only highlighted the two most populous languages.

4. What religions are in Cabo Verde?
   

   Cabo Verde religious groups consist of; Christian 85%, 10% Traditional faiths, and 3.9% Islam.

1. Cabo Verde Political System Overview.

   Cabo Verde has a Unitary semi-presidential republic form of government.  The country has 22 administrative regions called municipalities.

2. What is the currency used in Cabo Verde?

   The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) is the official currency for Cabo Verde.

3. What makes up the economy in Cabo Verde?

   Cabo Verde’s main resources and industries consist of salt, pozzolana, and limestone.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.