Praia

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Praia Capital of Cape Verde, a port on the s shore of São Tiago Island. It is a key point in the Atlantic telegraph cable network. A trading centre for the Cape Verde islands, Praia exports castor oil, sugar cane, oranges, and coffee. Industries: fishing, straw hats. Pop. (2000) 94,757.

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