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Praia

Praia (Cabo Verde): major city of Cabo Verde, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Praia

CountryCabo Verde
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Praia?

This page does not list a population figure for Praia. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Cabo Verde.

Where is Praia located?

Praia is in Cabo Verde. It is the national capital of Cabo Verde.

What is Praia known for?

Praia is the national capital of Cabo Verde. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Cabo Verde factbook for the wider national picture.

Across the Bureau

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