Cape Verde
"Cântico da Liberdade" (Song of Freedom)

Words by: Amilcar Spencer Lopes
Music by: Adalberto Higino Tavares Silva
Adopted: 1996

From independence in 1975 to 1996, Cape Verde shared the same anthem as Guinea-Bissau, to reflect a proposed merger of these two Portuguese speaking nations. However, when that failed to materialize, Cape Verde change her flag and anthem to have national symbols more unique to their own nation.

Special thanks to: Daniel Picon for providing the lyrics.