Part of West Africa, the Island Republic of Cabo Verde is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean to the west of Senegal. It is made up of two nations. The islands are separated into two groups: the volcanically formed Sotavento Islands and the Barlavento Islands. Cabo Verde is the 176th largest country in the world, with a surface area of 4,033 square kilometers. It has a moderate climate, with summers that are hot and dry. There are 543,767 persons in the entire population. The most populated city in the nation, Praia, is the capital; Midelo and Espargos are the next most populous cities. Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), with 660,000 passengers annually, is the second-largest airport after Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID), which handles 1.2 million passengers annually. SID is Africa's 35th busiest airport. A variety of languages and cultures coexist in Cabo Verdean culture, with Roman Catholicism serving as the predominant religion. Portuguese is the official language of the nation. The government is a parliamentary republic, and the legal system is based on Portuguese civil law. José Maria Neves, the president-elect, is the head of state, while Ulisses Correia de Silva is the prime minister.The Cabo Verdean Escudo (CVE), which is the national currency of the nation, is now worth 100.26 US dollars. It is the 48th largest economy in Africa, with an open economy that generates a GDP of about $1.9 billion. The per capita income of its people is $3,502. The three main sectors that comprise the majority of the GDP are agriculture, industry, and services. Bananas, grain, seafood, beans, salt, and coffee are among its principal export commodities. It is challenging to cultivate crops in some areas of the nation due to excessive dryness. With 350 days of sunshine a year, Cabo Verde boasts a very developed tourism industry and is highly sought-after by travelers.It is renowned for its untamed volcano highlands and verdant, stunning beaches. Pico de Fogo, Sao Vicente, Tarrafal, Praia, Cidade Velha, the Blue Eye, the Pedra do Lume Salt Crater, and the stunning Praia de Santa Maria are a few of the must-see locations. Every year, 700,000 tourists travel to the country, the majority of which are from the European Union. There are currently many more hotels being developed to accommodate future demand, as tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of the local economy.
