Santiago, Cape Verde

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the capital of Santiago, Cape Verde?Praia, the national capital and largest city of Cape Verde
2. What language do people speak in Santiago, Cape Verde?Portuguese (official) and Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu) widely spoken
3. What is Santiago in Cape Verde?Santiago is the biggest island in Cape Verde and home to about half of the country’s people. It is also where the capital city, Praia, is located.
4. Why is Praia important on Santiago?Praia is the capital city of Cape Verde and the main political, administrative, and economic center. It is where the government makes decisions and where many businesses and people live.

Archipelago: A group of islands clustered together in a large body of water.
Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu): A Portuguese-based creole language spoken in Cape Verde, reflecting its historical cultural fusion.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation for places of outstanding universal value, recognized and protected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.