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Population

🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Population data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Saint Helena, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Praia

Jamestown

Population

524,877

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Surface area

4,030 km²

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Population density

130 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$2.73 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$5,192 · 2024

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Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $

Saint Helena pound · SHP · £

Nationality

Verdean

Saint Helenian

Phone code

+238

+290

Internet domain

.cv

.sh

ISO codes

CV / CPV

SH / SHN

Time zone

Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Atlantic/St_Helena

Native name

Cabo Verde

Saint Helena

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About Cape Verde

Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.

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About Saint Helena

Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.

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Cape Verde & Saint Helena: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cape Verde?

The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.

What is the population of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.

How big is Cape Verde?

Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².

What is the population density of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.

Where is Cape Verde located?

Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Cape Verde?

The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.

What are people from Cape Verde called?

People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.

What is the phone calling code for Cape Verde?

The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.

What is the internet domain for Cape Verde?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.

What time zone is Cape Verde in?

Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.

What is Cape Verde known for?

Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.

What is the capital of Saint Helena?

The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown.

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Saint Helena uses the Saint Helena pound (SHP), with the symbol £.

Where is Saint Helena located?

Saint Helena is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Saint Helena called?

People from Saint Helena are referred to as Saint Helenian.

What is the phone calling code for Saint Helena?

The international dialing code for Saint Helena is +290.

What is the internet domain for Saint Helena?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena is .sh.

What time zone is Saint Helena in?

Saint Helena uses the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone.

What is Saint Helena known for?

Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.