What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia
Praia is the capital city and seat of government of Cape Verde, a country in Western Africa. Cape Verde uses the ISO codes CV and CPV, and its international dialling code is +238. The currency in use is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE).
For the full profile of Cape Verde, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Cape Verde country page. The country has an estimated population of 527,326 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Cape Verde
- Capital: Praia
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
- Calling code: +238
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇻
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
Is Praia the largest city in Cape Verde?
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Praia?
Praia, like the rest of Cape Verde, uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE, symbol Esc).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.