Cabo Verde
Useful information about Cabo Verde
On this page you can find some more practical and useful information about Cabo Verde, so you can prepare well for your holiday.
Location and time zone
Cabo Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwestern coast of Africa, about 620 km west of Senegal.
The time zone is UTC/GMT -1 hour CVT there is no daytime saving time DTS in Cabo Verde.
Currency
You can Pay in Euro’s almost everywhere but the local currency is the Cabe Verdean escudo CVE. Amounts are usually written with the cifrão as a decimal separator; for example, 15$00 for 15 escudos.
The exchange rate to the euro is fixed at 1€ to 110$ while the escudo-dollar rate changes daily. It is good to know that the Euro is widely accepted, especially on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista.
Frequently used coins: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Frequently used Bank notes: $200, $500, $1000, $2000, $2500, $500
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Communication in Cabo Verde
Language
The official language of Cabo Verde is Portuguese. You will notice that the locals speak a little differently. They communicate mostly in Creole and you will find that each island has its own variant of Creole. This can sometimes make it difficult for tourists to understand the language, as there are no official rules for Creole.
Utilities
The international telephone code is +238 and in most bars and beach clubs you will find a WIFI.
If you want to charge some electrical equipment you will need to know in Cabo Verde two-pinned round sockets are used. 220V AC and 50Hz plug types F and C.
+238
Most public places
220V AC
Safety in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde is one of the safest countries in West Africa. This country is famous for the famous morabeza “Creole for hospitality” of its inhabitants. This makes Cabo Verde a carefree place for women traveling alone.
The International SOS has rated Cabo Verde as one of the safest countries to travel in the world.
General information about Cabo Verde
Size and population of Cabo Verde
The combination of the land area of the ten volcanic islands makes the Cabo Verde archipelago about 4,033 square kilometers. Cabo Verde population in 2022 is estimated to be 568,159 witch a live expectancy of 73 years average.
Government and economics of Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde is among the most democratic countries in Africa and is a stable semi-presidential representative democratic republic. The president is the head of state and is elected by popular vote for a five-year term.
Things to do in Cabo Verde
Many festivals
In Cabo Verde, there are many different festivals. Each island has its own traditions. We have compiled a complete overview so that you can plan your visit properly.