Cape Verde's Geographic Location: Mid-Atlantic Archipelago

The Republic of Cabo Verde is a 10-island volcanic archipelago in the central Atlantic Ocean.

• Distance from Africa: ~570 km (350 mi) west of the Cap-Vert peninsula (Senegal)—nearest mainland.
• Coordinates: 14°–18° N, 22°–26° W.
• Groups: Barlavento (Windward): Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista. Sotavento (Leeward): Maio, Santiago (capital Praia), Fogo, Brava.
• Highest point: Mt. Fogo (2,829 m / 9,281 ft), active stratovolcano (last erupted 2014).

Strategic position on historic Atlantic trade routes (Europe–Africa–Americas) shaped its Creole culture and role as a resupply hub.