Flag of Cape Verde
Flag NameFlag of Cape Verde
Country NameCape Verde
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CV
Date Adopted1992-09-22
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsblue, white, red, yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue color represents the Atlantic Ocean and the sky, which surround the islands. The white stripes symbolize peace, while the red stripe signifies the effort and path towards the construction of the nation. The ten yellow stars represent the ten main islands of Cape Verde, arranged in a circle to symbolize unity and the nation itself.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerAntónio de Santa Rita
Related FlagsFlag of Cape Verde (1975–1992)
Legal DescriptionThe flag consists of a blue field with three horizontal stripes (white, red, white) crossing it, slightly off-center towards the bottom. Ten yellow five-pointed stars are arranged in a circle around the red stripe, centered vertically on the red stripe and horizontally between the hoist and fly.
Description
The national flag of Cape Verde features a blue field with a horizontal white-red-white stripe sequence slightly below the center. Ten yellow five-pointed stars are arranged in a circle around the red stripe, symbolizing the nation and its islands.
