Cape Verde: flag, capital and facts
Cape Verde is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Praia. Population — 524,877. Area — 4,033 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Cape Verde
Blue with a ring of ten stars.
The capital of Cape Verde — Praia
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde. Praia means 'beach' in Portuguese!
Facts about Cape Verde
- Official name
- Republic of Cabo Verde
- Capital
- Praia
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 524,877
- Area
- 4,033 km²
- Currency
- CVE (Esc)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 16°, -24°
How to remember the name
The nameCape Verde means 'green cape'.
Did you know?
Cape Verde's capital is simply named 'Beach' — Praia.
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