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Praia

American

[prahy-ah, prahy-uh] / ˈpraɪ ɑ, ˈpraɪ ə /

noun

the capital of Cape Verde, in the S Atlantic Ocean, on S São Tiago Island.

Praia British

/ ˈpraɪə /

noun

the capital of Cape Verde; a port and submarine cable station. Pop: 115 000 (2005 est)

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Praia do Telheiro revealed a single footprint attributed to either a teenager or an adult woman, found near fossilized bird tracks that are typical of rocky and coastal habitats.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

There are incredible surf spots like Praia Brava, where I live, and Praia Mole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Many people here in the capital city Praia have told me the same - that World Cup qualification is the biggest thing to happen in Cape Verde since independence was gained on 5 July 1975.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

A long drive followed luncheon, first to the wonderful Bund, here called Praia Granda, which is semi-circular like the harbor, and the street fronting the water is lined with homes or business houses.

From Travels in the Far East by Peck, Ellen Mary Hayes

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