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Cabo Verde
(1,550 words)

A República de Cabo Verde (The Republic of Cape Verde)

Demographics (United Nations)

Population

567,000

Area

4,000 sq. km (1,600 sq. mi)

Population density

140/sq. km (360/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

1.26% (per 1,000: births 19, deaths 5)

Under 15 years

29%

Urban dwellers

69% (1.57% p.a.)

Capital city

Praia 158,000

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

69% Kabuverdianu, 12% Fulah, 10% Balanta-Kentohe, 5% Mandjak, 2% P…

Cite this page
“Cabo Verde”, in: World Christian Encyclopedia Online, Todd M. Johnson, Gina A. Zurlo. Consulted online on 01 October 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2666-6855_WCEO_COM_02CPV>
First published online: 2020



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