Cape Verde Escudo (CVEsc) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CVEsc5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CVEsc200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency cannot be reconverted
Credit Cards have very limited use
International direct dialling is available in urban areas
Mobile phone roaming agreements do exist but coverage is irregular
Hotels often offer internet connections, otherwise there are orivate internet cafes.
The postal service is quite slow, deliveries to europe generally take over a week.
Country code: ++238
Rain occurs between August and October, but generally rainfall is low, daytime temperatures vary from 20 celcius to 29 celcius throughout the year. Winds can be quite strong during the rainy period.
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| 1st January | New Years' Day |
| 20 January | National Heroes Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 1 June | Youth Day |
| 5 July | Independence Day |
| 15 August | Feast of the Assumption |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| Moveable holidays include Easter Sunday and Monday | |
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