Description
Keep the party going with this Brazil flag, or as they say in Portuguese, bandeira. The Brazilian flag is known as Verde e amarela in Portuguese. The national flag, adopted in May 11, 1992, features a blue globe containing 27 white five pointed stars representing the night sky. "ORDEM E PROGRESSO" (order and progress) is written across it in green within a white band and includes a yellow rhombus and green background. The country flag represents important figures in the history of the Portuguese Empire.
- Made in America
- Authentic design
- 100% nylon
- Extra stitching to prevent fraying
- Polyester canvas heading*
- Brass grommets*
*Flags with pole sleeve and fringe should be used on our indoor mounting sets. These flags are not designed for hanging on wall or outdoor flagpoles. Any flag with pole sleeve & fringe is finished with lined pole sleeves, leather tabs, and golden yellow fringe on 3 sides.
Other Details
Capital: Brasília
Language(s): Portuguese
Currency: Real (R$)
Government: Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic
Flag Meaning: The colors green and yellow stand for the Royal Houses of Bragança. The stars on the blue circle represent the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the night of November 15, 1889, which is the day the Republic of Brazil was declared. Each of the 27 stars represents a different Brazilian state and the Federal District. The flag changes whenever a new state is added.
