Capital:
Praia
Area:
4,033 sq km / 1,557 sq ml
Language:
Portuguese, Creole
Currency:
Cape Verde Escudo
Population:
412,137
Life expectancy:
67 (men), 69 (women)
Literacy rate:
53%
Religions:
93% Roman Catholic, Protestant
Physical features:
10 volcanic islands 565 km / 350 ml west of Senegal; windward group include Santo Antäo, Säo Vicente, Santa Luzia and the leeward group including Maio, Säo Tiago, Fogo
Ethnic distribution:
60% Mestiços or Creoles, mixed Portuguese / African decent, remainder mainly African
Exports:
Bananas, salt, fish, coffee
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