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How Big Is Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde, located in Africa, is the 173rd largest country in the world, covering approximately 4,033 square kilometers (1,557 square miles). That's about 79.7% the size of Delaware. It is home to approximately 596,707 people.

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4,033 km²
1,557 sq mi
#173 of 236 countries
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Cabo Verde's Geography

Cabo Verde has approximately 965 km of coastline. Within Africa, Cabo Verde is the 50th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Gambia and Comoros. With 148 people per km², it is more densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde stretches approximately 266 km (165 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 285 km (177 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Boston to Philadelphia. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 3 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Cabo Verde Fit?

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Cabo Verde fits inside Belgium 8 times

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Cabo Verde fits inside Switzerland 10 times

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Cabo Verde fits inside Netherlands 10 times

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Cabo Verde fits inside South Korea 25 times

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Cabo Verde at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi)
World Size Rank #173 of 236
Capital Praia
Population Density 148 per km²
Population 596,707 people
Coastline 965 km
Life Expectancy 73.8 years
GDP per Capita $8,200 USD