Facts about the country

Capital: Praia

Population: 540 thousand inhabitants

Official Language: Portuguese

Time zone: GMT -1

International Dialing Code: +238

Land borders: no

Climate / when to go

It's a good bet all year round, even in the so-called rainy season that runs between mid-August and mid-October and does not always imply torrential rain. Temperatures are mild throughout the year - ranging from a nightly low of 19 degrees in February to a peak of 29 degrees during the day, from May to November.

See weather conditions

Money

Currency: Cape Verde Escudo (CVE) • See current exchange rate

ATM: All major cities, and even some of the smaller towns, have banks with ATMs that accept debit cards and Visa cards.

Credit cards: Not widespread throughout the archipelago. They are accepted in high-end hotels and establishments.

World Heritage

The list of World Heritage in Cape Verde includes the following places:

Cidade Velha, Historic Center of Ribeira Grande (2009)