Symbolism
The blue represents the sea and sky. The 10 stars represent the 10 main islands of the archipelago. The circle of stars represents the unity of the nation. Red and white represent the road to progress.
History
Adopted on September 22, 1992. It replaced the previous flag, which shared colors with Guinea-Bissau, to mark a transition to a multi-party democratic system.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A blue field with three horizontal bands of white, red, and white. A circle of 10 yellow stars is positioned toward the hoist.
Color Meanings
blue: The Atlantic Ocean and the sky
white: Peace and the road to progress
red: The effort and sacrifice of the people
gold: The 10 main islands of Cape Verde
Country Facts
- Population
- 491.2K
<0.1% of Africa
- Capital
- Praia
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- West Africa
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- CV
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- September 22, 1992
- Proportions
10:17 (≈1.700)
- De Jure Ratio
- 2:3
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Archipelago geography and the circle of unity
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The circle of 10 stars must be centered on the red band
- The stars must be yellow and five-pointed
Practice
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