Cape Verde
Location: Atlantic Ocean, off western tip of Africa
Area: 1,557 square miles
Population: 386,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Mindelo, Praia (capital)
Languages: Portuguese, Crioulo
Ethnic groups: Creole 71%, African 28%, European 1%
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Agriculture, fishing, salt mining
Chief crops: Bananas, coffee, sugarcane, corn, beans
Mineral: Salt
Leading exports: Fish, bananas, coffee, salt
Leading imports: Fuel, foodstuffs, consumer goods
Monetary unit: Escudo