Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

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CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE)

(pronounced - keip vuhd | keɪp vɜːd)

OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Cabo Verde

DEMONYMS: Cabo Verdian, Cabo Verdean, African

Cape Verde is part of the Western Africa region in the continent of Africa. Cape Verde's name is believed to have derived from the Portuguese phrase Cabo Verde, which means Green Cape. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 4 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary language spoken is Portuguese, the capital city is Praia, and the main currency used is the Cape Verde Escudo.

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LGBTQIA+ Dollar

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LGBTQIA+ Population

c.16 thousand

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Geography

Interesting facts and information about the

country or region

CAPITAL

Praia

REGION

Western Africa

CONTINENT

Africa

HEMISPHERE

Northern

AREA

4033

(square kilometers)

SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Atlantic Ocean

Name in other languages

learn the literal translations of the country’s name in twelve of the most popular languages

English

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

Mandarin

佛得角

Dutch

Kaapverdië

Spanish

Cabo Verde

Arabic

الرأس الأخضر

Portuguese

Cabo Verde

French

Cap-Vert

Hebrew

כף ורדה

Russian

Кабо-Верде

German

Cabo Verde

Hindi

केप वर्ड

Japanese

カーボベルデ

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LAST UPDATED: May 30, 2024

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There are currently no known issues or armed conflicts taking place within this country. You should consult your country's foreign or overseas department before you travel. Your government's ministry will provide you with the latest information and guidance as to whether it is safe to travel to this country (or to parts of it)
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LGBTQIA+ ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS | This country has laws in place that bans some forms of discrimination. Though some regulations are in place, it does mean that there might be no legal protection in certain areas for those community members living or visiting from facing discrimination.

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CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE)

CAPE VERDE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

governo de cabo verde

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CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE)

CAPE VERDE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

governo de cabo verde

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USEFUL PHRASES | GREETINGS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)

GREETINGS

cumprimento

HOW ARE YOU?

como você está?

GOOD MORNING

bom dia

I'M GOOD, AND YOU?

estou bem e você?

GOOD AFTERNOON

boa tarde

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

qual o seu nome?

GOOD NIGHT

boa noite

MY NAME IS…

meu nome é ...

WELCOME

bem vinda

NICE TO MEET YOU

prazer em conhecê-lo

GOODBYE

tchau

DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?

você fala inglês?

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Portuguese
Official Language(s) spoken in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

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AMBULANCE

ambulância (portuguese)

dial

131

POLICE

polícia (portuguese)

dial

132

FIRE

fogo (portuguese)

dial

130

USEFUL PHRASES | EMERGENCY

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)

EMERGENCY

emergência

HELP ME

ajude-me

WHERE IS THE NEAREST HOSPITAL?

onde está o hospital mais próximo?

STOP

pare

WHERE IS THE NEAREST PHARMACY?

onde fica a farmácia mais próxima?

HOSPITAL

hospital

WHERE IS THE POLICE STATION?

onde fica a esquadra da polícia?

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TELEPHONE DIALLING CODE

238

INTERNET SUFFIX

.cv

LANGUAGES

Portuguese

CURRENCY

NAME:

Cape Verde Escudo

SYM:

esc

DIVISION:

100 centavos

ELECTRICITY

VOLTS:

230

HERTZ:

ELECTRICAL PLUGS

NUMBER OF PLUG TYPES:

PLUGS USED:

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CLIMATE

Praia

Weather information

MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

The average monthly temperatures are based on the recorded daily highs and lows for the given location

HIGH

The daily high temperatures are an average, based on the recorded high temperatures over many years

01| JAN

25.2°C | 77.4°F

02| FEB

24.7°C | 76.5°F

03| MAR

25.5°C | 77.9°F

04| APR

25.8°C | 78.5°F

05| MAY

26.5°C | 79.7°F

06| JUN

27.3°C | 81.1°F

07| JUL

28.6°C | 83.4°F

08| AUG

30.1°C | 86.1°F

09| SEP

30.7°C | 87.2°F

10| OCT

30.2°C | 86.4°F

11| NOV

28.4°C | 83.1°F

12| DEC

26.6°C | 79.9°F

LOW

The daily low temperatures are an average, based on the recorded lowest temperatures over many years

01| JAN

19.4°C | 66.9°F

02| FEB

18.7°C | 65.6°F

03| MAR

18.9°C | 66°F

04| APR

19.7°C | 67.4°F

05| MAY

20.6°C | 69.1°F

06| JUN

21.5°C | 70.7°F

07| JUL

22.9°C | 73.2°F

08| AUG

24.2°C | 75.5°F

09| SEP

24.8°C | 76.6°F

10| OCT

24.1°C | 75.4°F

11| NOV

22.4°C | 72.4°F

12| DEC

20.6°C | 69.1°F

SEASONS

SPRING

March-May

SUMMER

June-August

AUTUMN

September-November

WINTER

November-February

USEFUL PHRASES | INSTRUCTIONS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)

INSTRUCTIONS

YES

sim

EXCUSE ME

com licença

não

PLEASE

por favor

NO, THANK YOU

não, obrigado

SORRY

desculpa

MAYBE

talvez

THANK YOU

obrigado

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LAST UPDATED: December 28,2024

TIMEZONE

UTC-1 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde)

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Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

Geography

Interesting facts and information about the

country or region

CAPITAL

Praia

REGION

Western Africa

CONTINENT

Africa

HEMISPHERE

Northern

AREA

4033

(square kilometers)

SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)

Atlantic Ocean

Name in other languages

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TELEPHONE DIALLING CODE

INTERNET SUFFIX

LANGUAGES

CURRENCY

ELECTRICITY

ELECTRICAL PLUGS

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Praia

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