The capital and largest city of Cape Verde, located on the southern coast of Santiago Island within the Sotavento Islands group and seat of the Praia Municipality. It serves as the country's political, economic and cultural center.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Connections
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Praia is Cabo Verde's capital and largest city.
Source Cabo Verde (Wikipedia)
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Source Cape Verde 1980 (rev. 1992) Constitution, courts, Constitute ProjectArticle 229, seat in the city of Praia (seat)Quote, Article 229, seat in the city of Praia (seat)
The Supreme Court of Justice shall be based in the city of Praia.
Sources
1. Praia - Wikipedia
Infobox, Population
(2021) Total 141,219
Infobox, Area
Total 102.6 km2 (39.6 sq mi)
Infobox, Coordinates
14°55′05″N 23°30′32″W / 14.918°N 23.509°W / 14.918; -23.509
- In Group: Cities of Western Africa (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
View the Source2. Praia (Wikidata)
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 1 m
P571 (inception)
inception 1858
View the SourceWikidata: Praia
Wikidata Q3751, class allow-list match verified against P17/real-world identity (w-geo-qidcite-0926).View the Source Cabo Verde (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationCapital Of: Cabo Verde, Lead sectionQuote, Capital Of: Cabo Verde, Lead section
Praia, which hosts the country's capital and largest city
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