Fiber optics undersea cable connects all the islands. Cape Verde can be direct-dialed. Cape Verde is 4 hours ahead of EST in Winter and 3 hours ahead in Summer. Sanitation is fair in Mindelo and Praia. Although these cities and other smaller villages have hospitals and healthcare centers, medical care is inadequate.
All water supplies are unsafe for drinking.
Bottled water is readily available. Uncooked vegetables should be avoided. Climate and Clothing. Cape Verde has a dry, temperate climate with little temperature variation throughout the year. Strong northeast winds blow almost constantly.