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

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

In 2023, investigators carried out searches near the Barragem do Arade reservoir, about 30 miles from Praia da Luz.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Near the Praia de Tamanduá we acquainted ourselves with all the particulars respecting the collection and preparation of the caoutchouc at the cottage of a Bolivian seringueiro, Don Domingo Leigue.

From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 by Various

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