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Brazil's flag is symbolic
of numerous historical, cultural, political and philosophical factors.
It is a forest green with an horizontal yellow diamond enclosing a night
blue orb representing the starry night sky of the Southern Hemisphere.
The sky includes 27 five pointed, white stars—one for each of Brazil's
26 states and one for the Federal
District (capitol) of Brasília. The stars reflect the star pattern
of the night sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889, the date the
Brazilian republic was proclaimed. The stars are representative of the
Southern Cross, Scorpio, Canis Major and others in the Southern Hemisphere.
The banner's motto reads ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress).
This flag, adopted on May 11, 1992, is an adaptation of an earlier Brazilian
flag dating from November 15, 1889. You may also wish view the flags of
the 26 Brazilian states together
with information about each state. |
The
Brazilian Flag