Cape Verde – Cape Verde's capital is Praia

(Pronounced kayp vurd and pry-yah)

To remember the capital of Cape Verde, use the following mnemonic:

There were capes on the herd (Cape Verde) and the child wanted to know why. "To win the prize for art" (Praia) said the artist. 

Interesting facts about Praia:

- Island Capital: Praia serves as the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, located on Santiago Island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.

- Atlantic Port: The city boasts a major deep-water port that acts as a vital economic gateway for maritime trade, fishing, and shipping supplies across the archipelago.

- Historic Plateau: The city’s oldest and most historically significant neighborhood is known as Plateau, perched on a high cliff overlooking the ocean and featuring colonial-era architecture, government buildings, and lively public squares.