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Cape Verde

Cabo Verde

Cape Verde is a parliamentary republic, located in Western Africa. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Praia. About 527,326 people live there (2025).

Capital
Praia
Population
527,326 (2025)
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Area
4,033 km²
Demonym
Cape Verdian
Languages
Portuguese
Form of Government
Parliamentary republic
Religion
Christianity (81.7%)
Non-religious (15.6%)
Islam (1.3%)
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
GDP
$3.1B (2025)

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