The flag of Cape Verde has a rectangular shape with a ratio of 2:3. It consists of five unequal horizontal stripes, from top to bottom: blue (Pantone 286C), white, red (Pantone 186C), white, and blue again (Pantone 286C). The blue stripes represent the ocean surrounding the islands, while the white symbolizes peace. The red stripe represents the struggle for independence and the building of a new nation. The flag has no additional geometric properties, and the measurements of the stripes are not specified in official sources.