Praia, population 61,644 (
1990), is the capital of
Cape Verde. The city is located
Santiago Island[?], west of
Dakar, Senegal. It is Cape Verde's largest city, and a commercial center and a port that ships
coffee,
sugar cane, and tropical fruits. Praia also has a
fishing industry.
There are resort beaches nearby, and an airport just west of the city.