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Where is Cabo Verde located in relation to the west coast of Africa?
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Cabo Verde is an island country situated in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa.12
The archipelago is located off the coast of Senegal, which serves as the nearest point on the African continent. The country is named after the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (Cap Vert), located in Senegal.12