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    Flag of Brazil

    Flag of Brazil
    A yellow rhombus on a green field, with a blue circle in the middle.
    Country
    Brazil
    Capital
    Brasília
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1889
    Colours
    Green, Yellow, Blue

    What does the flag of Brazil mean?

    The flag's motto, "Ordem e Progresso" (Order and Progress), is a nod to the positivist philosophy of Auguste Comte. The stars in the blue circle represent the states of Brazil, and their position mirrors the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the day the republic was proclaimed.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Green

      Brazil's lush forests

    • Yellow

      Brazil's mineral wealth

    • Blue

      The sky over Rio de Janeiro on 15 November 1889

    History

    Adopted in 1889, the flag has seen the number of stars increase from 21 to 27 to reflect the creation of new states.

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