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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