Cape Verde Short Introduction for Travelers

Capital Praia (moved from Cidade Velha in 1770) Government Republic Currency Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) Area 4,033 sq km Population 506,000* (August 2013 est.) Language Portuguese, Kriolu Religion Roman Catholic (infused with indigenous beliefs); Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene) Electricity 220V/50Hz (European plug) Country code +238 Internet TLD .cv Time Zone UTC -1