Praia, city and capital of Cape Verde, on the southeastern shore of the island of São Tiago, off the coast of western Africa. Praia is a seaport and trading hub for the agricultural products from the islands and is the administrative center of the country. The city also has a tourist industry. Praia, made the capital of the Portuguese-controlled Cape Verde Islands in 1770, remained the capital when the country became independent in 1975. Population (1998 estimate) 95,000.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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