Area: 4033 Km²
Population: 405.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 100 pop/Km²

System of government: Republic
Capital: Praia (82.800 pop.)
Major cities: Mindelo 51.300 pop., São Filipe 11.000 pop.
Ethnic majority: Creole (mulatto) 70%, African 28%, European 2%
Border countries: -

Principal mountains: Pico de Fogo 2829 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: -
Principal islands: São Tiago 991 Km², Santo Antão 779 Km², Boa Vista 620 Km², Fogo 476 Km², São Nicolau 343 Km², Maio 296 Km², São Vicente 227 Km²
Climate: Tropical arid

Language: Portuguese (official), Crioulo
Religion: Catholic 80%
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)

Useful Links: Cape Verde Tourist Guide 

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