| Official Name | Republic of Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) |
| Area | 4,033 km² (about twice the size of Saarland) |
| Population | approx. 600,000 (plus approx. 700,000 in the diaspora worldwide) |
| Capital | Praia (approx. 160,000 inhabitants, on Santiago) |
| Official Language | Portuguese (colloquial language: Kriolu/Cape Verdean Creole) |
| Currency | Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE), pegged to the Euro: 1€ = 110.265 CVE |
| Time Zone | CET−2 (UTC−1), no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 220V, Type C/F — German plugs fit |
| Drinking Water | Tap water not drinkable — buy bottled water |
| Religion | Approx. 85% Roman Catholic |
| Telephone Code | +238 |
| Internet TLD | .cv |
| Visa | For EU citizens: Online registration (EASE) required before entry |
| Highest Mountain | Pico do Fogo (2,829 m) — active volcano on the island of Fogo |
