CA Country Anthems

Cape Verde National Anthem History

Cântico da Liberdade

Cabo Verde's current anthem, "Cântico da Liberdade," was adopted in 1996. Prior to this, from 1975 to 1996, the nation shared an anthem with Guinea-Bissau, reflecting an unfulfilled proposed merger.

Cape Verde Cântico da Liberdade

Cape Verde

Language
Portuguese
Anthem
Cântico da Liberdade
Duration
1:11
Status
"Cântico da Liberdade" remains the national anthem of Cabo Verde since its adoption on July 5, 1996.

History timeline

  1. 1975

    Upon independence, Cabo Verde began sharing its national anthem with Guinea-Bissau, anticipating a proposed merger.

  2. Pre-1996

    The proposed merger between Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau ultimately failed to materialize.

  3. July 5, 1996

    Cabo Verde officially adopted "Cântico da Liberdade" as its unique new national anthem.

  4. 1996

    Alongside the new anthem, Cabo Verde also changed its national flag to establish distinct national symbols.

For 21 years after independence, Cabo Verde shared its national anthem with Guinea-Bissau, reflecting a proposed merger that never materialized.