Praia

Praia
Aerial view of Praia
Map showing, in red, Praia in the Santiago island.
Coordinates: 14°55′15″N 23°30′30″W / 14.92083°N 23.50833°W / 14.92083; -23.50833
Country	Cape Verde
Municipality	Praia (seat)
Area
• Total	94 km2 (36 sq mi)
Elevation	1 m (3 ft)
Population  (2010)[1]
• Total	127,832
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
Area code	+238
Website	Official website

Praia is the capital of the island nation of Cape Verde. It lies on Santiago island in the Sotavento archipelago. The city has, in 2010, a population of 127,832. Praia is Cape Verde's largest city. It is also the commercial center of the country. The name Praia means "beach" in Portuguese.

Praia has a port that transports coffee, sugar cane, and tropical fruits. Praia also has a fishing industry. The city is home to one of the nation's two international airports. There are resort beaches nearby.

1. ↑ "Cape Verde: Municipalities, Cities, & Urban Localities". City Population. Retrieved 17 August 2013.