Country codes Cape Verde
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
CV
ALPHA-3
CPV
The two-letter code for Cape Verde is CV, and the three-letter code is CPV, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+238
The dialing code for Cape Verde is +238, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.cv
The top-level domain (TLD) for Cape Verde is .cv, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Cabo Verde |
| Capital | Praia |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Cape Verde, officially known as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Praia serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Cabo Verde Escudo |
| Alphabetic Code | CVE |
| Numeric Code | 132 |
Cape Verde uses the Cabo Verde Escudo (CVE) as its official currency, with the numeric code 132.
Languages
The official language of Cape Verde is pt-CV. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic / Cape_Verde | −01:00 | −01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Cape Verde. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Boa Vista | municipality | CV-BV |
| Brava | municipality | CV-BR |
| Ilhas de Barlavento | geographical region | CV-B |
| Ilhas de Sotavento | geographical region | CV-S |
| Maio | municipality | CV-MA |
| Mosteiros | municipality | CV-MO |
| Paul | municipality | CV-PA |
| Porto Novo | municipality | CV-PN |
| Praia | municipality | CV-PR |
| Ribeira Brava | municipality | CV-RB |
| Ribeira Grande | municipality | CV-RG |
| Ribeira Grande de Santiago | municipality | CV-RS |
| Sal | municipality | CV-SL |
| Santa Catarina | municipality | CV-CA |
| Santa Catarina do Fogo | municipality | CV-CF |
| Santa Cruz | municipality | CV-CR |
| São Domingos | municipality | CV-SD |
| São Filipe | municipality | CV-SF |
| São Lourenço dos Órgãos | municipality | CV-SO |
| São Miguel | municipality | CV-SM |
| São Salvador do Mundo | municipality | CV-SS |
| São Vicente | municipality | CV-SV |
| Tarrafal | municipality | CV-TA |
| Tarrafal de São Nicolau | municipality | CV-TS |
Explore the subdivisions of Cape Verde, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Cape Verde's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Cape Verde Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Cape Verde's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Cape Verde.
For geographical info about Cape Verde, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.