Praia

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.

Things to see
Some of the interesting things to see in Praia include:
 Albuquerque Square
 The old city hall
 The Presidential Palace - built in the end of the 19th century, it was used for the Portuguese governor 

Other things
Praia has many schools,  churches, beaches, ports, and a university named after Jean Piaget.

References

 Other websites 

 Praia official website 
 Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde 

Category:National capitals in Africa
Category:Municipalities of Cape Verde