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West Africa · 0.5M visitors/year
Cape Verde
🏛️ Praia
💰 CVE · Escudo🗣 Portuguese🕐 UTC-1✈️ e-Visa required
Tourism at a Glance
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Annual Visitors
0.5M
💰
Tourism Revenue
$0.4B
🏛️
UNESCO Sites
1
🌿
National Parks
1
📅 Best Season to Visit
November – June
⭐ Visitor Rating
★★★★
3.9 out of 5.0
🌍 Top Source Markets
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Country Information
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Capital

Praia

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Currency

CVE · Escudo

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Languages

Portuguese, Kriolu

🕐

Time Zone

UTC-1

✈️

Visa

e-Visa required

Explore Nearby CountriesFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cape Verde safe to visit?
Cape Verde welcomes 0.5M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Cape Verde?
The best time to visit Cape Verde is November – June.
Do I need a visa for Cape Verde?
e-Visa required. Verify with the Cape Verde embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
The currency is the CVE · Escudo.
What language is spoken in Cape Verde?
Official language(s): Portuguese, Kriolu.
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