| Cape
Verde (Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations South
Africa and Cape Verde established formal diplomatic relations on 4 April 1994.
Diplomatic Representation South
African Representation in Cape Verde The South African Ambassador in
Dakar, Senegal is accredited to Cape Verde on a non-residential basis.
South
African Embassy
HE Ms T C Majola
Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday : 07:30 to 16:30
Fridays : 07:30 to 13:30
Lunch : 12:30 to 13:00 Cape Verde Representation
in South Africa Cape Verde does not have any resident diplomatic or
consular representation in South Africa, but the Cape Verdean Ambassador to Angola
is accredited to South Africa on a non-residential basis.
HE Mr S M da
Luz
Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Republic
of Cape Verde in Luanda, Angola
Tel:
(09 244 2) 321 765 / 320 412 Fax: (09 244 2) 320 832 Travel
Info Visa requirements for South Africans South African
passport holders require entry visas for Cape Verde. (issued on arrival)
Health requirements While
a valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow
fever only is required, vaccination against hepatitis A and B and meningitis
is also recommended. Preventative measures against malaria are strongly advised. For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
The ten
islands constituting the Cape Verdean archipelago are characterised by an arid
sahelian climate with periodic droughts. The weather is moderately warm and dry
from December to June with temperatures rising in the summer months (July to November).
The annual rainfall is low and varies between 127mm and 304mm. Average annual
temperature in the capital, Praia ranges from 19-25 degrees C in March to 25-29
degrees C in October, while annual rainfall averages 250mm. For up-to-date
weather information click here
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the escudo, divided into 100 centavos. The symbol for the
escudo, which is not convertible outside Cape Verde, is "CVE". For
information on current exchange rates click here State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact
the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837
Trade
Statistics For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and Afghanistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
