Cape Verde Republica de Cabo Verde

Capital Praia Area 1,557 sq mi 4,033 sq km Population 412,137 est 2003 Largest city Praia pop. 99,400 Languages Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words) Peoples Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1% Religion Roman Catholic (infused with indigenous beliefs); Protestant (mostly Church of the Nazarene) Life Expectancy total population: 70.14 years male: 66.83 years female: 73.54 years (2004 est.) Literacy total population: 76.6% male: 85.8% female: 69.2% (2003 est.) Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Government Republic back to Africa Map