Transport in Cape Verde

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Transport in Cape Verde.

Railways: 0 km - There are no railways in Cape Verde, owing to the mountainous terrain, divisions between islands, and lack of industrial activity.

Highways:
total: 1,100 km
paved: 858 km
unpaved: 242 km (1996 est.)

The majority of Cape Verdean roads are paved with cobblestones cut from local Granite. Recent international aid has allowed the asphalting of several major transit corridors, such as the highway between [Tarrafal]] and Praia. The primary method of intercity and inter-village transport for Cape Verdeans is by aluguer shared taxis, commonly called Iasi's. Few Cape Verdeans own cars.

Ports and harbors: Mindelo, Praia, Palmeira

Merchant marine:
total: 5 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 9,523 GRT/11,795 DWT
ships by type: cargo 4, chemical tanker 1 (1999 est.)

Airports: 7 (2005)

Airports - with paved runways:
total: 7
over 3,047 m: 2
914 to 1,523 m: 5 (2006 est.)

Main International Airports:

Main Airlines: