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 |