Flag of Brazil
Flag NameFlag of Brazil
Country NameBrazil
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BR
Date Adopted1889-11-19
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio7:10
Primary ColorsGreen, Yellow, Blue, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe green field symbolizes Brazil's lush forests and rich vegetation. The yellow rhombus represents the nation's mineral wealth, particularly gold. The blue celestial sphere depicts the sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889, the day the Republic was proclaimed, with each star representing a specific Brazilian state and the Federal District. The white band, representing the ecliptic or equator, bears the positivist motto "Ordem e Progresso" (Order and Progress).
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerRaimundo Teixeira Mendes, Miguel Lemos, Manuel Pereira Reis, Décio Villares
Related FlagsImperial Flag of Brazil, Flags of Brazilian states and municipalities
Legal DescriptionThe design and specifications of the flag are legally defined by Law No. 5,700 of September 1, 1971, which outlines the national symbols of Brazil.
Description
The national flag of Brazil features a green field with a large yellow rhombus (a lozenge) in the center. Within the rhombus is a blue circle, representing a celestial sphere, adorned with 27 white five-pointed stars (representing the Brazilian states and the Federal District) and a white band inscribed with the national motto "Ordem e Progresso" (Order and Progress).
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