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The volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde is a group of 10 islands and 5 islets in the Atlantic Ocean, some 600km west of Senegal and near major north-south sea routes. This strategic location makes Cape Verde an important sea and air refuelling site.
The archipelago is divided into two groups: the Barlavento, or windward islands, in the north and the Sotavento, or leeward islands, in the south.

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Name: República de Cabo Verde (Cape Verde Republic)

Population: 418,224 (July 2005 est.)

Capital: Praia, on the southern tip of São Tiago; São Tiago being the largest and most populous island of Cape Verde.

Official Language: Portuguese

National Language: Cape Verde Creole

 Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (click here for actual exchange rates)

Main Airports:  Praia, Mindelo and Santa Maria

Time Zone : -2H GMT