Symbols of the Republic of Cape Verde
The National Flag, the National Anthem and the National Coat of Arms are the symbols of the Republic of Cape Verde and of the national sovereignty.
The National Flag
The National Anthem
CANTICO DA LIBERDADE THE CHANT OF LIBERTY
Canta, irmao
canta, meu irmao
que a Liberdade e hino
e o Homem a certeza.
Com dignidade, enterra a semente
no po da ilha nua:
No despenhadeiro da vida
a esperanca e do tamanho do mar
que nos abraca.
Sentinela de mares e ventos
perseverante
entre estrelas e o Atlantico
entoa o cantico da Liberdade
Canta, irmao
canta, meu irmao
que a Liberdade e hino
e o Homem a certeza.
Sing, brother
sing, my brother
for Liberty is a hymn
and Man the certainty.
With dignity, bury
the seed
in the dust of the naked island:
At the escarpment of life
hope is as big as
the sea
which embraces us.
Sentinel of the oceans and winds
persevering
between the starts and the Atlantic
intone the chant of Liberty.
Sing, brother
sing, my brother
for Liberty is a hymn
and Man the certainty.
The National Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cape Verde reflects a radial composition which has, from the center to the periphery, the following elements:
- An equilateral triangle which bears a blue color, in which a white torch is inscribed;
- A circumference limiting a space in which the words "REPUBLIC OF CAPE VERDE" are inscribed from the left angle to the right angle of the triangle;
- Three blue line segments parallel to the base of the triangle bordered by the first circumference;
- A second circumference;
- A yellow plummet, aligned with the vertex of the equilateral triangle over the two circumferencs on their upper part;
- Three yellow links placed on the composition base, followed by two green palms and ten yellow stars of five tips placed symmetrically in two groups of five.
- The plumb symbolizes the verticality and the rightness which form the "key-stone of a vault" of the Cape Verdean Constitution.
- The equilateral triangle symbolizes: equality of civil rights given to the people by the Democratic Government.
- The torch symbolizes the freedom conquered after many years of sacrifice, torture, and fight against the agressors.
- The sea symbolizes nostalgia; the waters that surround the islands; inspiration of the poets; nourishment of the people.
- The chain links symbolize solidarity and friendship that prevail in the heart of Cape Verdeans spread throughout the world.
- The palm leaves symbolize the victory in the struggle for independence; the faith that has allways been the support of the people during the periods of drought.
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