Flag of Cabo Verde
countryThe flag of Cabo Verde was adopted on September 22, 1992. Blue field with red stripe between white stripes and a ring of ten stars. It uses 4 colours: blue, white, red and yellow. The official proportions are 10:17.
Hoist
Ratio 10:17
Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| Official Country Name | Republic of Cabo Verde |
| Capital | Praia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| ISO Country Code | CV / CPV |
| Internet Domain | .cv |
| Calling Code | +238 |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) |
| National Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Demonym | Cape Verdian |
| Area | 4,033 km² |
| Population | 0.53 million (2025 est.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Cabo Verde |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | September 22, 1992 |
| First Used | 1992 |
| Current Version Adopted | September 22, 1992 |
| Flag Proportion | 10:17 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | Blue, White, Red, Yellow |
| Design Type | Blue field with red stripe between white stripes and a ring of ten stars |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Cabo Verde |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #003893 | 0, 56, 147 | 100, 62, 0, 42 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Red | #CF2027 | 207, 32, 39 | 0, 85, 81, 19 | |
| Yellow | #F7D116 | 247, 209, 22 | 0, 15, 91, 3 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Blue colour | Represents the ocean and the sky |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents peace |
| Red colour | Represents effort and determination |
| Yellow colour | Represents the ten stars |
| Ten stars | The ten islands of the archipelago |
| Circle of stars | National unity |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1992 | The design was first used |
| 1992-09-22 | The current flag was officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 10:17 |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 units (hoist) |
| Length | 17 units (fly) |
Cabo Verde Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Cabo Verde
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 34 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | September 22, 1992 |
| Oldest Version | 1992 |
| Most Common Color | Blue |
| Similar Flags | Costa Rica, Mauritius, Suriname |
| Unique Feature | Blue field with red stripe between white stripes and a ring of ten stars |
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Facts about the Flag of Cabo Verde
- The 1992 redesign was a deliberate break: the previous flag shared its Pan-African design with Guinea-Bissau, and the new one moved to blue, white and red instead.
- The ten stars form a ring rather than a row, one for each island of the archipelago, treating them as a single unit.
- The blue represents the Atlantic, which surrounds the country entirely and is more of its territory than the land is.
- The flag of Cabo Verde was officially adopted on September 22, 1992.
- The flag in its present form is 34 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Blue field with red stripe between white stripes and a ring of ten stars.
- The official proportions are 10:17. No other national flag in the world uses it.
- The flag uses 4 colours: blue, white, red and yellow.
- The blue on the flag stands for the ocean and the sky.
- The white on the flag stands for peace.
- The red on the flag stands for effort and determination.
- Ten stars: The ten islands of the archipelago.
- Circle of stars: National unity.
- The design belongs to the "Horizontal multi-band" family, shared with 4 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Costa Rica, Mauritius and Suriname.
- Cabo Verde became independent on 5 July 1975 from Portugal.
- Football is the most popular sport.
- The national anthem is "Cântico da Liberdade".
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Cabo Verde
When was the flag of Cabo Verde adopted?
The flag of Cabo Verde was officially adopted on September 22, 1992.
What do the colours of the flag of Cabo Verde mean?
Blue for the ocean and the sky, white for peace, red for effort and determination and yellow for the ten stars.
When did Cabo Verde gain independence?
Cabo Verde became independent on 5 July 1975 from Portugal.
What is the national sport of Cabo Verde?
Football is the most popular sport.
What do the symbols on the flag of Cabo Verde represent?
Ten stars — The ten islands of the archipelago. Circle of stars — National unity.
What are the proportions of the flag of Cabo Verde?
The official ratio is 10:17, which makes the flag rectangular.
What is the national anthem of Cabo Verde?
The national anthem is "Cântico da Liberdade".
When is the national day of Cabo Verde?
It falls on 5 July, Independence Day, and the flag is flown across the country.
What is the capital of Cabo Verde?
The capital is Praia. The currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) and the language spoken is Portuguese.
Which flags look similar to the flag of Cabo Verde?
The closest matches are Costa Rica, Mauritius and Suriname, which share both the construction and most of the colours.