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Spotlight THU · 21 MAY 2026

Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) is a Portuguese-speaking volcanic archipelago about 600 km off the coast of West Africa, famous for stable democracy, distinct Crioulo culture and the music of Cesária Évora.

Capital
Praia
Population
590K
Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Continent
Africa
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