The capital and largest city of Cape Verde is Praia. The name Praia or Praya means beach in both Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese. Praia is built on the southern coastline of the Island of Santiago. Its history dates back to 1460 when Santiago Island was discovered by an Italian navigator and noble man named Antonio da Noli.
How many islands are in Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde consists of nine inhabited islands, one uninhabited island, and various islets, located between 14°30′ and 17°30′ N and between 22°30′ and 25°30′ W. The archipelago is divided into the Barlavento (Windward) group to the north and the Sotavento (Leeward) group to the south.
What is the capital of Cabo Verde?
Praia, capital of Cabo Verde. Cabo Verde, country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital. Cabo Verde is named for the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (French: Cap Vert), which is located in nearby Senegal and is the nearest point on the continent.
