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Cabo Verde — silhouette, capital and facts
Cabo Verde is in Africa and its capital is Praia. With about 560 thousand people and 4,033 km², it ranks 166th in area and 166th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Cabo Verde, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Praia
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 560 thousand
- Area
- 4,033 km²
- Language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo
- Flag colors
- blue, white, red, yellow
Borders
Cabo Verde has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Cabo Verde
- The volcanic archipelago has ten islands, and Pico do Fogo is an active volcano about 2,800 m high.
- Cesária Évora, the "barefoot diva", took Cape Verdean morna music to the world.
- The islands were uninhabited until the 15th century, when the Portuguese arrived.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cabo Verde?
The capital of Cabo Verde is Praia.
Which continent is Cabo Verde in?
Cabo Verde is in Africa.
Which countries border Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Cabo Verde?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Cabo Verde is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Cabo Verde?
The volcanic archipelago has ten islands, and Pico do Fogo is an active volcano about 2,800 m high. Cesária Évora, the "barefoot diva", took Cape Verdean morna music to the world. The islands were uninhabited until the 15th century, when the Portuguese arrived.
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