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Information of Cape Verde |
Capital: The capital city of Cape Verde is Praia
Official Language: The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese
Currency:The currency of Cape Verde is Escudo Caboverdiano
The Republic of Cape Verde is located off the Western coast of Africa. The Western most point of Africa is known as Cap-Vert and the country has derived its name from here. It covers an area of 401,343 square km with a population of 507,000. The country of Cape Verde is a group of many islands on a body of water and has a tropical climate. Cape Verde lacks resources and service industries are flourishing here. The culture of this country is a mixture of African and Portuguese culture.
Major Cities of Cape Verde
The Major cities of Cape Verde are:
· Mindelo
· Pedra Badejo
· Praia
· Santa Maria
· São Filipe
Tourist Attractions of Cape Verde
The mountain sceneries of this country attract tourists in large amount.
The sandy and warm beaches on the islands of Sao Tiago, Sal and Boa Vista are notably beautiful. A good number of tourists flock this place and enjoy to the fullest.
Minelo is another attractive place in Cape Verde. It is set around a moon shaped port and surrounded by barren mountains.
Mt. Fogo is the highest peak of Cape Verde and rises out of the floor of an ancient crater. The conically shaped Mt. Fogo is another interesting place to visit.
Accommodation at Cape Verde
Some of the famous hotels of Cape Verde are:
· Oasis Atlantico Porto Grande - is a four star hotel.
· Hotel Morabeza Sal Island - is also a four star hotel.
· Oasis Atlantico Novorizonte Hotel - is a four star hotel.
· Carioula Hotel - is a five star hotel in the Sal Island.
· Pestana Tropico Hotel - is a four star hotel.
Precautions in Cape Verde
The currents and tides around Cape Verde are very strong. It is a volcanic island and Fogo is the most active volcano now. So the tourists have to maintain safety while traveling in these regions. In market places and crowds there has been crimes of robbery and theft, but such incidents can be avoided by the tourists by being actively aware of their personal belongings.
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