The flag of Brazil (Portuguese: bandeira do Brasil) features a vivid and distinctive design. It consists of a green field with a large yellow diamond in the center, bearing a blue globe with 27 white stars arranged in the pattern of the Southern Cross constellation. The green represents the lush forests and abundant natural resources of Brazil, while the yellow diamond symbolizes the country's mineral wealth, particularly gold. The blue globe with stars represents the night sky over Rio de Janeiro on the morning of November 15, 1889, when the Brazilian republic was declared. The 27 stars represent the 26 states of Brazil and the Federal District. The national slogan on the ribbon is "ORDEM E PROGRESSO" which means "order and progress." This flag is a vibrant and meaningful symbol of Brazil's natural beauty, history, and national identity, embodying the country's rich heritage and unity.
| Proportion: | 7:10 |
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| Adopted: | 19 November 1889 (21-star version), 11 May 1992 (current 27-star version) |
| Designed by: | Raimundo Teixeira Mendes |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇧🇷 |
The coat of arms of Brazil comprises a central shield flanked by coffee and tobacco branches, signifying two significant agricultural products in Brazil's history. The central shield showcases the Southern Cross constellation and a star ring, representing Brazil's geographical location in the Southern Hemisphere and Brazil's 26 states and the Federal District. Below, there is a blue ribbon with the phrase "República Federativa do Brasil" (Federative Republic of Brazil) in white letters. This emblem reflects Brazil's diverse geography, its agricultural heritage, and its national unity, encapsulating the country's cultural richness, natural resources, and collective identity.
Brazil, officially the Republic of Brazil, is a country in South America. Its capital is Brasilia, and its population is about 214 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, France, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
| Capital: | Brasília |
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| Other major cities: | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife |
| Official language: | Portuguese |
| Region: | South America |
| Ethnic groups: | 47.73% White, 43.13% Mixed, 7.61% Black, 1.09% Asian, 0.43% Amerindian |
| Religions: | 64.6% Catholic, 22.2% Protestant, 8.0% Irreligion, 2.0% Spiritism, 3.2% Others |
| Nationality name: | Brazilian |
| Area: | 8,515,767 km² (3,287,956 sq mi) |
| Population: | 214 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | BR, BRA (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .br |
| Calling code: | +55 |
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