What Are People From Cape Verde Called?

Name: Cape Verde
Address: West Africa, Cape Verde

West Africa, Cape Verde

Cape Verde

People from Cape Verde are called:

People from Cape Verde are called Cape Verdean.

Demonym:

Cape Verdean

Pronunciation:

/keɪp ˈvɜːrdiən/

About Cape Verde

Capital city: Praia.
Island nation in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.
Known for music (morna and coladeira), volcanic landscapes, and maritime culture.
Stable democracy with growing tourism and service industries.

Quick Facts

Population:: 598,682 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cape Verde
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From Portuguese 'Cabo Verde' meaning 'Green Cape', named after Cape Verde in Senegal.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Senegal

east across the Atlantic

People are called:

Senegalese

Mauritania

northeast across the Atlantic

People are called:

Mauritanian

Gambia

east across the Atlantic

People are called:

Gambian

Quick Facts

Population:: 598,682 (2024 est.)
Country:: Cape Verde
Region:: West Africa

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