Up until 1913, there wasn’t much of an Iceland flag to talk about. Iceland was basically a semi-sovereign region of either Denmark, Norway, or one of the many Nordic Unions that have been in place. Independence movements have always been present in Iceland, and there have been many suggestions as to what Icelanders should use as a national flag. The most notable flag that was suggested by the independence movement was a light-blue background with a white cross.

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When Denmark started to loosen its grip on Iceland, an Iceland national flag was back on the agenda. In 1913, the Iceland flag that we know today flew for the first time and became an unofficial symbol of Iceland's sovereignty. It was adopted in 1918 as the flag of the Icelandic Kingdom (in union with Denmark) and later changed in 1944 when Iceland declared independence. The only change was a change from a lighter to a darker blue.

The website of CV embassy in US describes the location of Cape Verde as: West African archipelago of 10 islands and 8 islets, divided into two groups: Northern Windward (Barlavento): Boa Vista, Sal, Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, and Santa Luzia; Southern Leeward (Sotavento): Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santiago. A quick comparison to a list of inhabited islands tells you Santa Luzia is uninhabited but is counted as an island. Indeed, this is clearly an island; significantly larger than the islets at about half the size of the next larger island, Brava. In fact, Santa Luzia used to be an inhabited island in the past but lost its population in 1960 when living conditions became unfavourable. Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 27 Jan 2014There is a relationship between the flags of the Azores and Cape Verde: Both are Atlantic archipelagos, both have a Portuguese history and both flags include a lineup of golden stars representing the islands. Volker Monterey, 27 Jan 2014 I’d say that the use of stars as a cardinal element to symbolize parts of the territory was not taken from any common Portuguese influence, but, I presume, seen as a general practice, certainly informed more by the U.S. case than by others, equally unrelated by sharing this aspect: Brazil’s starry disc symbolizing its states since 1889, two stars for two islands in the flag of St. Thomas and Prince, or even four stars for four parts of the territory in the flag of East Timor’s U.D.T. party (for a long time seen as a serious contender to the title of quasi-national flag) António Martins, 26 May 2017No green Recognizably in locally used languages, the word "verde" / "berdi" (as used in the country’s name) does mean "green" — a color deemed unsuitable for a country where drought is endemic («Txuba!»), and where the (blue) sea feeds the people: That was one of the reasons behind the lack of any green (a would-be canting element) on the new national flag of 1992, as explained by the flag’s designer Gregório Lopes in this interview. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 Use of the flag Vertical hoisting image by Željko Heimer, 30 Mar 2016 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics [loc12], with info approved by each NOC, gives for Cape Verde a vertical flag that is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 10 Oct 2012 National Emblem image by Waldir and TonyJeff, extracted from Wikimedia Commons, 05 May 2016 As on the flag, the stars represent the main islands of Cape Verde; the plumb-bob is symbolic of rectitude and virtue; the torch and triangle represent unity and freedom. Ivan Sache, 21 Jan 2001 It is interesting to note that this exact emblem doesn’t show on any flag we know so far (maybe on the elusive presidential flag — if it exists at all?), but yet some of its elements inspired many emblems (which are used on flags): The disc shaped shield, the arch of ten stars in two halves, and the chain links. António Martins, 05 May 2016 Seems that the gathering of these 10 stars in two equal subsets of 5 is merely an esthetic / geometric choice; they don’t stand for the the two groups of islands that make up the country as those comprehend respectively 6 and 4 islands. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 The chain links are also found in most municipal emblems, but colored green. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 National markings on planes Força Aérea Caboverdiana (formed 1982 — 6 cargo and light planes) and Guarda Costeira de Cabo Verde (with 1 plane); the book [cos98] reports a national flag as fin flash (changed as the flag changed in 1992). See on line photos with old and new markings, and the coast guard’s only plane with the flag-fin flash. Dov Gutterman, 13 Jun 2004 Civil Defence of Cabo Verde At the official web site, the emblem of the Civil Defense of Cape Verde, almost identical to the Portuguese one, including the basic design of a blue triangle on orange, as prescribed by the Geneva Convention. I could not find any mention to a flag, though, nor shown nor described. António Martins, 14 Jan 2007 and 26 Mar 2016

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Throughout the independence movement, the Gyrfalcon has been seen as a powerful icon of the Icelandic spirit, making it into many Iceland flag suggestions. One legend says that a suggestion involving a Gyrfalcon with its wings spread made it to the Danish king back at the end of the 1800s. The king then had the flag redrawn with the same falcon and the wings down, making it seem settled and timid.

In 1292, Iceland became a part of Norway and for a short period, they were “given” a flag by the self-proclaimed King of Iceland, Jorgen Jorgensen. This old Iceland flag was navy blue with three dried fish up in the left corner. Luckily, it didn’t stick, and Jorgen didn’t last longer than a summer before he left.

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Seems that the gathering of these 10 stars in two equal subsets of 5 is merely an esthetic / geometric choice; they don’t stand for the the two groups of islands that make up the country as those comprehend respectively 6 and 4 islands. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016

It is interesting to note that this exact emblem doesn’t show on any flag we know so far (maybe on the elusive presidential flag — if it exists at all?), but yet some of its elements inspired many emblems (which are used on flags): The disc shaped shield, the arch of ten stars in two halves, and the chain links. António Martins, 05 May 2016

For a short period of time, when Vikings got tired of Viking shenanigans being done to Icelandic Vikings, they set up the Althing. It is a kind of meeting ground for the chiefs in the area to discuss how to behave on the island. This resulted in an Iceland flag for the newly found Commonwealth of Iceland. The old Iceland flag had 12 horizontal stripes of alternating blue and white and was used between 930 and 1292.

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The Iceland flag is a beautiful piece of art that represents an amazing nation, filled with amazing people. The history of the Icelandic flag is surprisingly short, given the long history of the country. The Iceland national flag has some powerful symbolism in it, connecting it to what Icelanders identify with the most on the island. We have gathered all you need to know about the Iceland flag in this article.

Recognizably in locally used languages, the word "verde" / "berdi" (as used in the country’s name) does mean "green" — a color deemed unsuitable for a country where drought is endemic («Txuba!»), and where the (blue) sea feeds the people: That was one of the reasons behind the lack of any green (a would-be canting element) on the new national flag of 1992, as explained by the flag’s designer Gregório Lopes in this interview. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016

image by Željko Heimer, 30 March 2016 History of the flag Meaning of the flag Ten stars for ten islands No green Use of the flag Vertical hoisting National emblem National markings on planes Civil Defense of Cabo Verde See also: Construction details Variants and incorrect depictions Subnational flags Historical flags 1975-1992 flag 1967 Colonial Flag Proposal Cabo Verde military and other armed forces and similar corporations’ flags and emblematics: National markings on planes Civil security forces of Cabo Verde: Judiciary Police National Police (since 2005) Public Order Police (before 2005) Civil Defense of Cabo Verde Mail dispatch signal flags systems in Cabo Verde: 1889-1891 1891-… Political flags Corporate flags Educational institutions National Olympic Committee of Cabo Verde Football Federation Airports and Airlines flags External links: Symbols’ page of the official website of the Cabo Verde Embassy in the US reported by Gvido Petersons, 15 Nov 2000 Interview with flag’s designer Gregório Lopes reported by Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014 Jaume Ollé’s page about Cabo Verde flags Editorial remark: In 2013, the Government of this country requested that its common name in other languages should be unmodified "Cabo Verde". To conform with this request, the half-anglicized form "Cape Verde" was duly replaced in our pages for all editorial text, such as titles and listings. Previously received contributions were kept unchanged. History of the flag A new flag was adopted on 22 Sep 1992, when Cape Verde finally severed its links with Guinea-Bissau. The new flag has 10 stars representing the islands, set in a blue sea. Prior to 1992, the similarity between the two nations’ flags was explained by the fact that both were derived from the flag of the Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde (P.A.I.G.C.), the liberation movement which succeeded in gaining independence for both countries (Guinea-Bissau in 1974, Cape Verde in 1975). P.A.I.G.C.’s aim had been that the two nations should unite, but this merger was scotched in 1980 by a military coup in Guinea-Bissau. C. Veale, quoting [dev94] Meaning of the flag The rectangle of the flag is seen as a large blue field symbolizing the infinite space of the sea and sky. The ten yellow stars represent the 10 islands. The circle of the stars symbolizes the Cape Verdean Nation and its unity. The circle in a certain sense, is the world to which we are opened and that is opened to us; is the line of horizon which limits our freedom, that is the world map, but is also the mariner’s compass and the helm of the navigators. The strips are the road to the construction of the country. The blue is the sea and the sky. The white is the peace we want. The red is our effort. Gvido Petersons, 15 Nov 2000, quoting from the website of CV embassy in USTen stars for ten islands In a letter, dated 19 January 1993 of the office of the Ministry of Culture and Communications, I was told as follows: The ten yellow stars represent the ten islands. They are in a circle meaning by this way the unity of the whole country and of the people. In the only interview I have ever seen with the designer of the flag of Cabo Verde, Pedro Gregório Lopes, mentions that the ten stars represent the ten islands. Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014The website of CV embassy in US describes the location of Cape Verde as: West African archipelago of 10 islands and 8 islets, divided into two groups: Northern Windward (Barlavento): Boa Vista, Sal, Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, and Santa Luzia; Southern Leeward (Sotavento): Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santiago. A quick comparison to a list of inhabited islands tells you Santa Luzia is uninhabited but is counted as an island. Indeed, this is clearly an island; significantly larger than the islets at about half the size of the next larger island, Brava. In fact, Santa Luzia used to be an inhabited island in the past but lost its population in 1960 when living conditions became unfavourable. Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 27 Jan 2014There is a relationship between the flags of the Azores and Cape Verde: Both are Atlantic archipelagos, both have a Portuguese history and both flags include a lineup of golden stars representing the islands. Volker Monterey, 27 Jan 2014 I’d say that the use of stars as a cardinal element to symbolize parts of the territory was not taken from any common Portuguese influence, but, I presume, seen as a general practice, certainly informed more by the U.S. case than by others, equally unrelated by sharing this aspect: Brazil’s starry disc symbolizing its states since 1889, two stars for two islands in the flag of St. Thomas and Prince, or even four stars for four parts of the territory in the flag of East Timor’s U.D.T. party (for a long time seen as a serious contender to the title of quasi-national flag) António Martins, 26 May 2017No green Recognizably in locally used languages, the word "verde" / "berdi" (as used in the country’s name) does mean "green" — a color deemed unsuitable for a country where drought is endemic («Txuba!»), and where the (blue) sea feeds the people: That was one of the reasons behind the lack of any green (a would-be canting element) on the new national flag of 1992, as explained by the flag’s designer Gregório Lopes in this interview. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 Use of the flag Vertical hoisting image by Željko Heimer, 30 Mar 2016 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics [loc12], with info approved by each NOC, gives for Cape Verde a vertical flag that is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 10 Oct 2012 National Emblem image by Waldir and TonyJeff, extracted from Wikimedia Commons, 05 May 2016 As on the flag, the stars represent the main islands of Cape Verde; the plumb-bob is symbolic of rectitude and virtue; the torch and triangle represent unity and freedom. Ivan Sache, 21 Jan 2001 It is interesting to note that this exact emblem doesn’t show on any flag we know so far (maybe on the elusive presidential flag — if it exists at all?), but yet some of its elements inspired many emblems (which are used on flags): The disc shaped shield, the arch of ten stars in two halves, and the chain links. António Martins, 05 May 2016 Seems that the gathering of these 10 stars in two equal subsets of 5 is merely an esthetic / geometric choice; they don’t stand for the the two groups of islands that make up the country as those comprehend respectively 6 and 4 islands. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 The chain links are also found in most municipal emblems, but colored green. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 National markings on planes Força Aérea Caboverdiana (formed 1982 — 6 cargo and light planes) and Guarda Costeira de Cabo Verde (with 1 plane); the book [cos98] reports a national flag as fin flash (changed as the flag changed in 1992). See on line photos with old and new markings, and the coast guard’s only plane with the flag-fin flash. Dov Gutterman, 13 Jun 2004 Civil Defence of Cabo Verde At the official web site, the emblem of the Civil Defense of Cape Verde, almost identical to the Portuguese one, including the basic design of a blue triangle on orange, as prescribed by the Geneva Convention. I could not find any mention to a flag, though, nor shown nor described. António Martins, 14 Jan 2007 and 26 Mar 2016

See also: Construction details Variants and incorrect depictions Subnational flags Historical flags 1975-1992 flag 1967 Colonial Flag Proposal Cabo Verde military and other armed forces and similar corporations’ flags and emblematics: National markings on planes Civil security forces of Cabo Verde: Judiciary Police National Police (since 2005) Public Order Police (before 2005) Civil Defense of Cabo Verde Mail dispatch signal flags systems in Cabo Verde: 1889-1891 1891-… Political flags Corporate flags Educational institutions National Olympic Committee of Cabo Verde Football Federation Airports and Airlines flags

As on the flag, the stars represent the main islands of Cape Verde; the plumb-bob is symbolic of rectitude and virtue; the torch and triangle represent unity and freedom. Ivan Sache, 21 Jan 2001

Iceland is as mysterious as it is intriguing and holds an interesting story connected to its flag. When Vikings form a country, there is bound to be some controversy among the settlers but coming together and simply talking about it is far from how we view Vikings. The same thing goes for the Christian cross in the middle of a flag from a nation of former pagans.

Getting back to the flag of Iceland, many would like to say that the colors were put in the Iceland flag to represent specific things and that there is a deep symbolic meaning to the flag.

In a letter, dated 19 January 1993 of the office of the Ministry of Culture and Communications, I was told as follows: The ten yellow stars represent the ten islands. They are in a circle meaning by this way the unity of the whole country and of the people. In the only interview I have ever seen with the designer of the flag of Cabo Verde, Pedro Gregório Lopes, mentions that the ten stars represent the ten islands. Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014The website of CV embassy in US describes the location of Cape Verde as: West African archipelago of 10 islands and 8 islets, divided into two groups: Northern Windward (Barlavento): Boa Vista, Sal, Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, and Santa Luzia; Southern Leeward (Sotavento): Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santiago. A quick comparison to a list of inhabited islands tells you Santa Luzia is uninhabited but is counted as an island. Indeed, this is clearly an island; significantly larger than the islets at about half the size of the next larger island, Brava. In fact, Santa Luzia used to be an inhabited island in the past but lost its population in 1960 when living conditions became unfavourable. Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 27 Jan 2014There is a relationship between the flags of the Azores and Cape Verde: Both are Atlantic archipelagos, both have a Portuguese history and both flags include a lineup of golden stars representing the islands. Volker Monterey, 27 Jan 2014 I’d say that the use of stars as a cardinal element to symbolize parts of the territory was not taken from any common Portuguese influence, but, I presume, seen as a general practice, certainly informed more by the U.S. case than by others, equally unrelated by sharing this aspect: Brazil’s starry disc symbolizing its states since 1889, two stars for two islands in the flag of St. Thomas and Prince, or even four stars for four parts of the territory in the flag of East Timor’s U.D.T. party (for a long time seen as a serious contender to the title of quasi-national flag) António Martins, 26 May 2017No green Recognizably in locally used languages, the word "verde" / "berdi" (as used in the country’s name) does mean "green" — a color deemed unsuitable for a country where drought is endemic («Txuba!»), and where the (blue) sea feeds the people: That was one of the reasons behind the lack of any green (a would-be canting element) on the new national flag of 1992, as explained by the flag’s designer Gregório Lopes in this interview. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 Use of the flag Vertical hoisting image by Željko Heimer, 30 Mar 2016 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics [loc12], with info approved by each NOC, gives for Cape Verde a vertical flag that is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 10 Oct 2012 National Emblem image by Waldir and TonyJeff, extracted from Wikimedia Commons, 05 May 2016 As on the flag, the stars represent the main islands of Cape Verde; the plumb-bob is symbolic of rectitude and virtue; the torch and triangle represent unity and freedom. Ivan Sache, 21 Jan 2001 It is interesting to note that this exact emblem doesn’t show on any flag we know so far (maybe on the elusive presidential flag — if it exists at all?), but yet some of its elements inspired many emblems (which are used on flags): The disc shaped shield, the arch of ten stars in two halves, and the chain links. António Martins, 05 May 2016 Seems that the gathering of these 10 stars in two equal subsets of 5 is merely an esthetic / geometric choice; they don’t stand for the the two groups of islands that make up the country as those comprehend respectively 6 and 4 islands. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 The chain links are also found in most municipal emblems, but colored green. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 National markings on planes Força Aérea Caboverdiana (formed 1982 — 6 cargo and light planes) and Guarda Costeira de Cabo Verde (with 1 plane); the book [cos98] reports a national flag as fin flash (changed as the flag changed in 1992). See on line photos with old and new markings, and the coast guard’s only plane with the flag-fin flash. Dov Gutterman, 13 Jun 2004 Civil Defence of Cabo Verde At the official web site, the emblem of the Civil Defense of Cape Verde, almost identical to the Portuguese one, including the basic design of a blue triangle on orange, as prescribed by the Geneva Convention. I could not find any mention to a flag, though, nor shown nor described. António Martins, 14 Jan 2007 and 26 Mar 2016

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The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics [loc12], with info approved by each NOC, gives for Cape Verde a vertical flag that is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 10 Oct 2012

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Blue and white have always been Icelandic colors. This has been a standing fact ever since the Viking ages when they formed a loosely put-together community of chieftains to keep order. Blue and white often come up as symbolic colors in flags around the world, especially in countries with a strong connection to the sea. Blue typically stands for perseverance, which couldn’t be more on point for the Icelandic people. White often represents purity and Christianity.

Believe it or not, Iceland used to be the wild west of the Viking world for a couple of hundred years when people came there and started to claim land. Obviously, there was no Iceland flag for this period.

External links: Symbols’ page of the official website of the Cabo Verde Embassy in the US reported by Gvido Petersons, 15 Nov 2000 Interview with flag’s designer Gregório Lopes reported by Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014 Jaume Ollé’s page about Cabo Verde flags

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Last modified: 2023-08-19 by rob raeside Keywords: cabo verde | cape verde | Links: FOTW homepage | search | disclaimer and copyright | write us | mirrors [⚓] image by Željko Heimer, 30 March 2016 History of the flag Meaning of the flag Ten stars for ten islands No green Use of the flag Vertical hoisting National emblem National markings on planes Civil Defense of Cabo Verde See also: Construction details Variants and incorrect depictions Subnational flags Historical flags 1975-1992 flag 1967 Colonial Flag Proposal Cabo Verde military and other armed forces and similar corporations’ flags and emblematics: National markings on planes Civil security forces of Cabo Verde: Judiciary Police National Police (since 2005) Public Order Police (before 2005) Civil Defense of Cabo Verde Mail dispatch signal flags systems in Cabo Verde: 1889-1891 1891-… Political flags Corporate flags Educational institutions National Olympic Committee of Cabo Verde Football Federation Airports and Airlines flags External links: Symbols’ page of the official website of the Cabo Verde Embassy in the US reported by Gvido Petersons, 15 Nov 2000 Interview with flag’s designer Gregório Lopes reported by Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014 Jaume Ollé’s page about Cabo Verde flags Editorial remark: In 2013, the Government of this country requested that its common name in other languages should be unmodified "Cabo Verde". To conform with this request, the half-anglicized form "Cape Verde" was duly replaced in our pages for all editorial text, such as titles and listings. Previously received contributions were kept unchanged. History of the flag A new flag was adopted on 22 Sep 1992, when Cape Verde finally severed its links with Guinea-Bissau. The new flag has 10 stars representing the islands, set in a blue sea. Prior to 1992, the similarity between the two nations’ flags was explained by the fact that both were derived from the flag of the Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde (P.A.I.G.C.), the liberation movement which succeeded in gaining independence for both countries (Guinea-Bissau in 1974, Cape Verde in 1975). P.A.I.G.C.’s aim had been that the two nations should unite, but this merger was scotched in 1980 by a military coup in Guinea-Bissau. C. Veale, quoting [dev94] Meaning of the flag The rectangle of the flag is seen as a large blue field symbolizing the infinite space of the sea and sky. The ten yellow stars represent the 10 islands. The circle of the stars symbolizes the Cape Verdean Nation and its unity. The circle in a certain sense, is the world to which we are opened and that is opened to us; is the line of horizon which limits our freedom, that is the world map, but is also the mariner’s compass and the helm of the navigators. The strips are the road to the construction of the country. The blue is the sea and the sky. The white is the peace we want. The red is our effort. Gvido Petersons, 15 Nov 2000, quoting from the website of CV embassy in USTen stars for ten islands In a letter, dated 19 January 1993 of the office of the Ministry of Culture and Communications, I was told as follows: The ten yellow stars represent the ten islands. They are in a circle meaning by this way the unity of the whole country and of the people. In the only interview I have ever seen with the designer of the flag of Cabo Verde, Pedro Gregório Lopes, mentions that the ten stars represent the ten islands. Jos Poels, 27 Jan 2014The website of CV embassy in US describes the location of Cape Verde as: West African archipelago of 10 islands and 8 islets, divided into two groups: Northern Windward (Barlavento): Boa Vista, Sal, Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, and Santa Luzia; Southern Leeward (Sotavento): Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santiago. A quick comparison to a list of inhabited islands tells you Santa Luzia is uninhabited but is counted as an island. Indeed, this is clearly an island; significantly larger than the islets at about half the size of the next larger island, Brava. In fact, Santa Luzia used to be an inhabited island in the past but lost its population in 1960 when living conditions became unfavourable. Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 27 Jan 2014There is a relationship between the flags of the Azores and Cape Verde: Both are Atlantic archipelagos, both have a Portuguese history and both flags include a lineup of golden stars representing the islands. Volker Monterey, 27 Jan 2014 I’d say that the use of stars as a cardinal element to symbolize parts of the territory was not taken from any common Portuguese influence, but, I presume, seen as a general practice, certainly informed more by the U.S. case than by others, equally unrelated by sharing this aspect: Brazil’s starry disc symbolizing its states since 1889, two stars for two islands in the flag of St. Thomas and Prince, or even four stars for four parts of the territory in the flag of East Timor’s U.D.T. party (for a long time seen as a serious contender to the title of quasi-national flag) António Martins, 26 May 2017No green Recognizably in locally used languages, the word "verde" / "berdi" (as used in the country’s name) does mean "green" — a color deemed unsuitable for a country where drought is endemic («Txuba!»), and where the (blue) sea feeds the people: That was one of the reasons behind the lack of any green (a would-be canting element) on the new national flag of 1992, as explained by the flag’s designer Gregório Lopes in this interview. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 Use of the flag Vertical hoisting image by Željko Heimer, 30 Mar 2016 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics [loc12], with info approved by each NOC, gives for Cape Verde a vertical flag that is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 10 Oct 2012 National Emblem image by Waldir and TonyJeff, extracted from Wikimedia Commons, 05 May 2016 As on the flag, the stars represent the main islands of Cape Verde; the plumb-bob is symbolic of rectitude and virtue; the torch and triangle represent unity and freedom. Ivan Sache, 21 Jan 2001 It is interesting to note that this exact emblem doesn’t show on any flag we know so far (maybe on the elusive presidential flag — if it exists at all?), but yet some of its elements inspired many emblems (which are used on flags): The disc shaped shield, the arch of ten stars in two halves, and the chain links. António Martins, 05 May 2016 Seems that the gathering of these 10 stars in two equal subsets of 5 is merely an esthetic / geometric choice; they don’t stand for the the two groups of islands that make up the country as those comprehend respectively 6 and 4 islands. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 The chain links are also found in most municipal emblems, but colored green. António Martins, 30 Mar 2016 National markings on planes Força Aérea Caboverdiana (formed 1982 — 6 cargo and light planes) and Guarda Costeira de Cabo Verde (with 1 plane); the book [cos98] reports a national flag as fin flash (changed as the flag changed in 1992). See on line photos with old and new markings, and the coast guard’s only plane with the flag-fin flash. Dov Gutterman, 13 Jun 2004 Civil Defence of Cabo Verde At the official web site, the emblem of the Civil Defense of Cape Verde, almost identical to the Portuguese one, including the basic design of a blue triangle on orange, as prescribed by the Geneva Convention. I could not find any mention to a flag, though, nor shown nor described. António Martins, 14 Jan 2007 and 26 Mar 2016

Editorial remark: In 2013, the Government of this country requested that its common name in other languages should be unmodified "Cabo Verde". To conform with this request, the half-anglicized form "Cape Verde" was duly replaced in our pages for all editorial text, such as titles and listings. Previously received contributions were kept unchanged.

There is a relationship between the flags of the Azores and Cape Verde: Both are Atlantic archipelagos, both have a Portuguese history and both flags include a lineup of golden stars representing the islands. Volker Monterey, 27 Jan 2014

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At the official web site, the emblem of the Civil Defense of Cape Verde, almost identical to the Portuguese one, including the basic design of a blue triangle on orange, as prescribed by the Geneva Convention. I could not find any mention to a flag, though, nor shown nor described. António Martins, 14 Jan 2007 and 26 Mar 2016

When you think about Iceland or any of the other Nordic countries, you are likely to think of old Norse mythology, Vikings, Paganism, and so on. However, the flags of these countries have a huge Christian centerpiece right in the middle of them: the cross. This cross has come to be known as the “Nordic Cross” or “Scandinavian Cross”.

Força Aérea Caboverdiana (formed 1982 — 6 cargo and light planes) and Guarda Costeira de Cabo Verde (with 1 plane); the book [cos98] reports a national flag as fin flash (changed as the flag changed in 1992). See on line photos with old and new markings, and the coast guard’s only plane with the flag-fin flash. Dov Gutterman, 13 Jun 2004