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Flag of Cape Verde

flæg əv keɪp vɜrd
Flags Unicode 2.0 uncommon

Meanings

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Flags · National Uncommon

The national flag of Cape Verde (Cabo Verde), representing the island nation located off the west coast of Africa. Features blue background with red stripe and ten stars in a circle.

Used to represent Cape Verde, its people, culture, or when discussing topics related to the country.

My family is from 🇨🇻 and I'm going back to visit this summer! 📋 Social media post
Learning Portuguese with some friends from 🇨🇻 this weekend. 📋 Messaging app

Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The ten stars represent the main islands of the archipelago.

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Events · Sports Rare

Used to represent Cape Verdean athletes, sports teams, or sporting events where Cape Verde is participating.

Commonly seen during international competitions like the Olympics or World Cup qualifiers.

🇨🇻 just qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations! So proud! 📋 Sports discussion forum

Cape Verde has a strong sporting tradition, particularly in football (soccer), with many diaspora athletes representing the country.

Combos with 🇨🇻

🇨🇻❤️
Love for Cape Verde or Cape Verdean pride
Used by nationals and diaspora to express patriotism and cultural pride
🇨🇻🎵
Cape Verdean music, especially morna or coladeira
References Cape Verde's rich musical traditions, often associated with Cesária Évora
🇨🇻🏝️
Cape Verde as a tourist destination or island nation
Used in travel content highlighting Cape Verde's beaches and island landscapes

Culture

Cape Verde was uninhabited until Portuguese colonization in the 15th century. The flag reflects its independence in 1975 and maritime identity as an archipelago nation.

Cape Verde is officially called 'Cabo Verde' in Portuguese, the country's official language, though Kriolu (Cape Verdean Creole) is widely spoken in daily life.

The flag emoji is used by the Cape Verdean diaspora to maintain connection with their heritage, especially in communities in the US, Portugal, and Netherlands.

Portugal Commonly used in Portugal due to historical colonial ties and large Cape Verdean immigrant population.
United States In the US, typically used by Cape Verdean diaspora communities, particularly in New England where there's a significant population.
Gen_X: Primarily used to indicate nationality or in discussions about travel, politics, or cultural heritage.
Gen_Z: Used in discussions about cultural heritage, music trends, and travel destinations. Often paired with music and beach emojis.
Older: Limited usage, mainly for expressing national identity or in formal contexts about the country.
Millennials: Used to express cultural identity and in discussions about Cape Verdean diaspora experiences and cultural events.

History

1975

Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal, establishing its national flag.

End of Portuguese colonial rule

2011

The emoji was added to Unicode 6.0 as part of the initial set of country flag emojis.

Standardization of country flag emojis in digital communication