Official Name: Republic of Cape Verde
Proportion: 3:5
Adopted on: September 22, 1992
Location: Western Africa
Capital City: Praia
Major Cities: Maio Barlavento, Sao Salvador do Mundo, Catarina do Fogo
Area: 1,557 square miles
Population: 567,000
Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Official Language: Portuguese
National Anthem: Song of Freedom
National symbol(s): ten, five-pointed, yellow stars
National colors: blue, white, red, yellow
National anthem:
name: "Cantico da Liberdade" (Song of Freedom)
lyrics/music: Amilcar Spencer LOPES/Adalberto Higino Tavares SILVA
Facts about Cape Verde flag |
Country | Cape Verde |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | September 22, 1992 |
Revision | 1975, 1992 |
Design and Colors | The 10 stars on the flag represent the main islands of the nation (a chain of islands off the coast of West Africa). The blue represents the ocean and the sky. The band of white and red represents the road toward the construction of the nation, and the colours stand for peace (white) and effort (red). The yellow colour, circular formation of the stars, and dark blue field |
Size Ratio | 2:3 (de facto) |