Overview
Cabo Verde is a country in Africa, with its capital at Praia.
Key facts
| Country | Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| Currency | CVE |
About the country
Cabo Verde is a country in Africa.
The capital city is Praia.
Practical information
The currency is the CVE (Escudo).
The main language spoken is Portuguese.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Cabo Verde by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Cabo Verde
Among the places worth a look in Cabo Verde are Praia, Espargos, Assomada, Mindelo, Tarrafal, Porto Novo, Sal Rei, São Filipe, Pedra Badejo and Calheta de São Miguel — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Cabo Verde usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Cabo Verde
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Getting around Cabo Verde
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.