🎓 For Students:

• Education System: Public and private universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Top Institutions: University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV), Jean Piaget University.
• Student Visa: Required for non-ECOWAS students with acceptance letter.
• Popular Courses: Tourism, Business, Marine Sciences, Education, Public Administration.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Many nationalities enjoy visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival.
• Popular Destinations: Praia, Mindelo, Sal Island, Boa Vista, Santo Antão.
• Best Time to Visit: November–June (dry season).
• Transport: Inter-island flights, ferries, taxis, aluguer shared vans.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Permit: Required alongside residence visa.
• Key Sectors: Tourism, Renewable Energy, Fishing, Trade, Education.
• Languages: Portuguese (official), Cape Verdean Creole widely spoken.
• Cost of Living: Moderate, higher in tourist islands.

🏝️ Tourism & Culture:

• Cultural Heritage: African & Portuguese influences.
• Highlights: Beaches, volcano on Fogo Island, music scene (Morna).
• Major Events: Carnival, Baía das Gatas Festival, Independence Day (July 5).
• Local Cuisine: Cachupa, fresh seafood, grogue (local rum).

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE).
• Time Zone: CVT (UTC−01:00).
• Emergency Numbers: 132 (police), 131 (ambulance).
• Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C & F.