Live Data
Capital
Praia
Population
0.6 million (2024 est.)
Area
4,033 km²
Languages
Portuguese, Kriolu
Currency
Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Timezone
Cape Verde Time (UTC-1)
Regions
Santiago and Praia
Santiago and Praia anchors one of Cabo Verde's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Praia is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Sal and Boa Vista
Sal and Boa Vista anchors one of Cabo Verde's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Sao Vicente and Mindelo
Sao Vicente and Mindelo anchors one of Cabo Verde's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Fogo and Brava
Fogo and Brava anchors one of Cabo Verde's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Cabo Verde's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Praia and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.