Cabo Verde

Cape Verde

Praia 556.0K Africa Languages linked on SubLearn: 1

About Cape Verde

This Cape Verde lesson set uses dated UNESCO records and country pages from the World Bank and African Development Bank. Six themes teach source-aware English: Cidade Velha, a World Heritage index, intangible heritage research, broad country context, data labels, and focused questions. Each lesson keeps the source, claim, and date together.

Quick Facts

Capital

Praia

Population

555,987

Region

Africa · Western Africa

Currency

Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)

Languages linked on SubLearn

This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.

Portuguese

Português

Did You Know?

UNESCO inscribed Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande in 2009.

UNESCO identifies Cabo Verde as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention.

The World Bank publishes both a country overview and a data page for Cabo Verde.

Famous Landmarks

Find a World Heritage record

A lesson about moving from an official index to a property record.

Cuisine

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Cidade Velha and a dated record

A source-bounded lesson about a listed property.

Music & Arts

Traditional Arts

Ask a focused country question

Events & Festivals

A heritage page is not a calendar

A lesson about the role of a country list.

Travel Phrases

Computer-generated pronunciation. Voice availability depends on the language; this is not a reviewed Omani recording.

Bom dia

bom dee-ah

Good morning

Obrigado

oh-bree-GAH-doo

Thank you

Lifestyle & Customs

Country overviews and personal limits

A lesson about broad country context.

Etiquette Tips

A country record cannot tell you which language, greeting, or level of formality one person prefers. Begin politely, speak clearly, and listen to the person you meet.

Economy

Read a Cabo Verde indicator carefully

A data-literacy lesson using the World Bank country data page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UNESCO inscribed Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande in 2009.
UNESCO places the property on the island of Santiago in Cabo Verde.
No. A country overview gives broad context and does not describe every resident or personal experience.