The Republic of Cape Verde, which consists of 10 islands and 5 islets, is located 460 kilometers off the coast of West Africa in the Sahel Belt. Its history has been shaped by a scarcity of natural resources, especially water. Cape Verde has the coolest temperatures of any country in West Africa.
— Brandon Lundy
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Average Rainfall Annually
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260 mm (10 in)
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Average Temperature
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20°–28°C (68°–83°F)
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Cape Verde Map
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