Cape Verde

About the flag

Cape Verde is correct. The ring of 10 yellow stars represents the nation’s 10 main islands, while blue, white, and red symbolize the Atlantic, peace, and the people’s effort. Adopted in 1992, this design replaced a Pan‑African-style flag to emphasize Cape Verde’s independent identity and openness after moving away from its former political alignment with Guinea‑Bissau. Memory tip: think “Cape Verde = Cape of islands”—the circle of stars for the archipelago, set on ocean blue. The country is an Atlantic island nation off West Africa, a former Portuguese colony known for morna music and singer Cesária Évora, blending African and European influences—just like its flag’s colors.