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Peace Corps in Cape Verde

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Village in Cape VerdeSchool children in Cape Verde

Welcome to the Peace Corps/Cape Verde.

This site was created to share Peace Corps experiences and resources with others. Peace Corps Volunteers have been working and living in Cape Verde since 1988. Since then, Peace Corps Volunteers have worked to address the specific needs of Cape Verde, its people and its resources.

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Cape Verde

  • Capital City – Praia
  • Largest City – Praia
  • Official Language(s) – Portuguese, Kriolu
  • Area (KM2) – 4033 km2
  • Population – 494105
  • GDP – US$ 1,500
  • Currency – Cape Verdean Escudos

Peace Corps has been an amazing experience for me. Current Volunteer in Cape Verde