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About Praia
The city of Praia is located in the Atlantic Ocean in the Cape Verde Islands, specifically Santiago, the largest island of the country. Praira is the capital of the Cape Verde Islands, an African country located off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania, and has a population of approximately 127 thousand people according to 2010 data.
Praia is also the commercial center of the country and an important port city, with a large harbor, international airport, national stadium and state palace. In the city, which is famous for its coffee, sugar cane and tropical fruits, as well as its beaches, the fishing industry is well developed. The city of Praia is a city settled on large plateaus and along the valleys around it. The region has a temperate desert climate, a very short rainy season and a very long arid season. There is very little rainfall except for in August, September and October. Due to the ocean, rarely is very cold or very hot air is encountered despite the arid climate. The temperature average varies from 23 degrees to 27 degrees Celsius.