Cape Verde
Capital
Praia
Population
~560,000
Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Mild dry tropical; little seasonal temperature variation
Culture & History
Known for: Creole culture, morna music, and being an Atlantic archipelago
Also famous for: beaches, volcanic landscapes, and windsurfing
Food: Catchupa (stew)
Brief History
Uninhabited until the 15th century; Portuguese colony; gained independence in 1975; stable democracy; relies on tourism and fishing