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Windsurfing & Kitesurfing on the Cape Verde Islands
Cabo Verde
Country: Cape Verde
Capital: Praia
Airports:
Praia, Sal
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Cape Verde: Travel Info

Capital: Praia

Population: 415294
Size: 4033 sq.km
Density of population: 103 inhabitants per sq.km

Religion: Catholic and protestant

Form of government: Republic

Entry requirements: Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location: Cape Verde is located 1500 km south of the Canaries in the Atlantic and about 450 km away from the African coast.

Language: The official language on Cape Verde is Portuguese. But the staff working in the hotels is normally speaking English and French.

Time difference: CET -2 hours during winter and -3 hours during summer.

Electricity: 220 Volt, there is no adapter necessary for euro plugs.

Telephone: mobile network: D2 Vodafone

Internet: You will be provided internet access in most of the hotels.

Climate: Pleasantly warm throughout the year. Light cotton clothing and a jacket for cooler evenings are recommended.

Health regulations: If you travel from Europe there won't be any immunization required. If you travel from an infectious area you will have to show a vaccination-certificate against yellow fever (except children who are under one year of age). Nevertheless it is recommended to get a vaccination against hepatitis A, tetanus and diphtheria; with risk groups: hepatitis B and typhoid.

Currency & banking: Local currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Money can be changed at the hotels or exchange offices. The rate of exchange may be disadvantageous at the hotels. Thus, it is recommended to take US-$, Euro or US-$ traveller's checks with you. Hotels, shops and car rental agencies generally accept international credit cards.


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