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Cape Verde General Information
| Language: | Portuguese, Creole, some English and French |
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| Electricity: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 238 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended |
| Currency: | Cape Verde Escudo (CVE 1 = 100 Centavos) |
| Business/Social Hints: | Business is conducted in Portuguese, some executives speak English or French |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 20 Jan Heroes` Day, 16 Feb *Carnival, 17 Feb Ash Wednesday, 1 May Labour Day, 19 May *Municipal Day, 5 Jul Independence Day, 15 Aug Assumption (Day of Our Lady of Grace), 12 Sep National Day, 1 Nov All Saints` Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day. Note: *Regional |
| Emergency Services: | Police: 132. Fire: 131. Ambulance: 130 |
| Clothing: | Lightweights during summer and a jumper or jacket during January and February |