 Cape Verde
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
16 00 N, 24 00 W |
| Area |
total: 4,033 sq km land: 4,033 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
temperate; warm, dry summer; precipitation meager and very erratic |
| Terrain |
steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic |
| Population |
423,613 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words) |
| Imports |
foodstuffs, industrial products, transport equipment, fuels |
| Exports |
fuel, shoes, garments, fish, hides |
| Hazards |
prolonged droughts; seasonal harmattan wind produces obscuring dust; volcanically and seismically active |
| Resources |
salt, basalt rock, limestone, kaolin, fish, clay, gypsum |
| Geography |
strategic location 500 km from west coast of Africa near major north-south sea routes; important communications station; important sea and air refueling site |
| Nationality |
noun: Cape Verdean(s) adjective: Cape Verdean |
| Capital |
name: Praia geographic coordinates: 14 55 N, 23 31 W time difference: UTC-1 (4 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.cv |
| Internet Users |
25,000 (2005) |
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