Is Praia safe?

Is Praia safe?

So Praia is still a very safe city, just be careful with flaunting any expensive jewelry or gadgets like iPhones and such. Cape Verde in the past few years has seen an increase of petty crimes which are done mostly by groups of young people so avoid groups of young men especially at night.

What is Praia known for?

Praia, port city and capital of Cabo Verde. It is situated on the south shore of Santiago, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 400 miles (640 km) off the western African bulge. The port ships agricultural products (bananas, coffee, sugarcane, castor beans) and is a submarine cable station.

Which country is Praia?

Cape Verde Praia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾajɐ], Portuguese for "beach") is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde. Located on the southern coast of Santiago island, within the Sotavento Islands group, the city is the seat of the Praia Municipality.

How do I get to Praia?

From Lisbon, you can take a train to Cascais (the beach suburb outside of Lisbon), and then take bus 403 from Cascais to Cabo da Roca, where there is a lighthouse and visitor center near the head of the trail that takes you down to the praia.

Is Cape Verde a poor country?

Cape Verde is classed as a poor country however, the quality of life ranks highest in the United Nations index of West Africa.

Are there snakes in Cape Verde?

Fauna. The island has five mammals out of which three are threatened, 75 species of birds including 2 threatened species, 19 reptiles, 132 varieties of fish species including one threatened species. However, the islands do not have snakes and large mammals.

Where is Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde, also called Cape Verde, country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital.

What is the main industry of Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde: Economy

Economic Trivia	Cabo Verde's economy is service-oriented with commerce, transport, tourism, and public services accounting for about three-fourths of GDP.
Top Industries	Food and Beverages; Fish Processing; Shoes and Garments; Salt Mining

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What race is Cape Verdeans?

Since Cape Verdeans are primarily of mixed African and Portuguese ancestry, 2. Along with the Portuguese, Cape Verde's European population also included settlers from France, Spain, and Italy during the colonial period.

How do you get to Marinha beach?

Marinha beach can only be reached by car. It is too far to walk from the town of Lagoa. To get to Marinha Beach, follow the N125 and exit at the International School at Lagoa.

Where is Portugal's Praia located?

• Praia is located on the southern coast of Santiago island, it has a population of 130,000 inhabitants (in 2010). The city is Cape Verde’s commercial center, and is home to the University of Cape Verde.

How safe is Praia for travel?

• So Praia is still a very safe city, just be careful with flaunting any expensive jewelry or gadgets like iPhones and such. Cape Verde in the past few years has seen an increase of petty crimes which are done mostly by groups of young people so avoid groups of young men especially at night.

Where is Praia International Airport (Rai)?

• The map shows a city map of Praia with expressways, main roads and streets, and the location of Praia International Airport ( IATA code: RAI) about 3 km (2 mi) northeast of central Praia. To find a location use the form below. To find a location type: street or place, city, optional: state, country.

Where can I find the spoken language in Praia?

• Spoken languages are Portuguese (official) and Kabuverdianu (Portuguese based Cape Verdean Creole). The map shows a city map of Praia with expressways, main roads and streets, and the location of Praia International Airport ( IATA code: RAI) about 3 km (2 mi) northeast of central Praia. To find a location use the form below.