Cabo Verde

Africa
Praia

Population

611.0K

Area

4,033 km²

GDP

$2.77B

GDP Per Capita

$9,900

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Region

Africa

Capital

Praia

ISO 3166

cv

Government Type

parliamentary republic

Language

Portuguese (official), Crioulo (a Portuguese-based creole Learn more

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About Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde is an island country located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa, covering an area of approximately 4,033 square kilometers. The archipelago consists of ten volcanic islands, with rugged terrain featuring mountains, valleys, and stunning beaches. Portuguese serves as the official language, and Praia on Santiago Island serves as the capital. The climate is tropical with moderate temperatures and limited rainfall.

Cabo Verde has one of the most stable and prosperous economies in West Africa, driven by tourism, services, and remittances from its diaspora. The country has invested significantly in renewable energy, aiming to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Key industries include fishing, food processing, and transportation services, leveraging its strategic Atlantic location. With its stable democracy, beautiful landscapes, and growing infrastructure, Cabo Verde continues to develop as a premier tourist destination and a model of African development.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal

Geographic Coordinate

16 00 N, 24 00 W

Geographic Area

4,033 km²

Climate

temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and erratic

Terrain

steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

salt, basalt rock, limestone, kaolin, fish, clay, gypsum

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

76.2 years

Urbanization

68%

Population Growth Rate

1.12% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

7.5% of GDP (2021)

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

Portuguese (official), Crioulo (a Portuguese-based creole language with two main dialects)

Religions

Roman Catholic 72.5%, Protestant 4% (includes Adventist 1.9%, Nazarene 1.8%, Assembly of God 0.2%, God is Love 0.1%), Christian Rationalism 1.7%, Muslim 1.3%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, Church of Jesus Christ 1%, other Christian 1.3%, other 1.2%, none 15.6%, no response 0.4% (2021 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: Republic of Cabo Verde
conventional short form: Cabo Verde
local long form: Republica de Cabo Verde
local short form: Cabo Verde
etymology: the name derives from the Cape Verde (Green Cape) peninsula on the Senegalese coast, the westernmost point of Africa and the nearest mainland to the islands

Economy

Economic Overview

stable, middle-income, developing island economy; strong GDP growth led by tourism sector recovery; sustained poverty reduction through PEDS II development plan; high reliance on foreign remittances and aid to finance external debt

GDP Per Capita

$9,900

Unemployment Rate

0.3% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

35.2% (2015 est.)

Industries

food and beverages, fish processing, shoes and garments, salt mining, ship repair

Agricultural Products

sugarcane, tomatoes, coconuts, pulses, goat milk, milk, vegetables, bananas, cabbages, onions (2023)

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