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Praia
About Praia
Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde and lies on the island of Santiago in the Sotavento archipelago. It is the lifely hart of Cape Verdean culture.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the city centre, known as Platô for shopping and eating
- See Albuquerque Square
Explore its museums and cultural sights, such as
- The old city hall
- The Presidential Palace
- Museu Etnográfico (Ethnographic Museum)
- Monumento de Diogo Gomes
Highlights in the vicinity
- Enjoy the beaches nearby
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 114 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC -1
- Weather: Temperate; warm, dry summer
Local transport
- Taxis
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: The Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
- Ferry port
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