AFRICA

CV flag Cape Verde

Population 491,233
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 93.81 CVE
GDP/Capita $5,192
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Last Updated Apr 27, 2026
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About Cape VerdeOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Cape Verde

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country and archipelagic state in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. It consists of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi). These islands lie between 600 and 850 kilometres west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa, after which it is named. Cape Verde forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Savage Isles.

Capital Praia
Population 491,233
Area 4,033 km²
Languages Portuguese
Currency Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
GDP/Capita $5,192
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API

Currency & Economy

Currency
Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 93.81 CVE
GDP
$2.7B
GDP per Capita
$5,192

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 17,355 CVE
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
76.1 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Praia
Area
4,033 km²
Population
491,233
Timezone
UTC-01:00
Languages
Portuguese
Calling Code
+238
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
CV