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Exact population: 420,979 (July 2006 est.)
Literacy: Total population: 76.6%; male: 85.8%; female: 69.2%
Ethnicities: Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1%
Land boundaries: 0 km
Terrain: Steep, rugged, rocky, volcanic
Extremes: Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m; highest point: Mt. Fogo 2,829 m (a volcano on Fogo Island)
Imports: Portugal 41.8%, US 12.3%, Netherlands 8.4%, Spain 5.2%, Italy 4.2%, Brazil 4% (2004)
Exports: Portugal 57.6%, US 16.7%, UK 11% (2004)
Industries: Food and beverages, fish processing, shoes and garments, salt mining, ship repair

Source: CIA World Factbook