Brazil Flag

The Brazil flag, much like the country, is a flag that is different from many other flags in the world. Basically, the Brazilian flag has a green field for the background, upon which is centered a yellow rhombus.

Next, you see a blue circle that is centered within the yellow rhombus. On this circle, you will find 27 five pointed stars, all of which are white. You will also find a curved white band running through the circle, inscribed upon which are the words “Ordem e Progresso”, which mean “order and progress”.

The Brazil flag as it is known today was officially adopted by the country in 1889 on November 19th. The basic concept for the flag of Brazil was the work of Raimundo Teixeira Mendes, though collaboration with Miguel Lemos and Manuel Pereira Reis was needed to make the flag what it is today. 

The Brazilian flag design was actually executed by Decio Vilares, and so now we have the flag that everyone has come to recognize as the Brazil flag. Of course, the flag has undergone some minor changes since 1889, but it has basically remained the same.

The colors all represent something on the Brazil Flag, and all of the meanings hold deep significance for any citizen of Brazil. First off, the green background on the flag symbolizes the forest. The yellow in the rhombus stands for the mineral wealth, and the blue in the circle stands for the sky over Rio de Janeiro. It actually depicts the color of the sky on November 15, 1889, the day that Brazil was declared a republic. This was a day that means a lot to every citizen of Brazil, and the same remains true today.

In fact, there are a lot of laws that dictate exact protocol for the Brazil flag, and here are some of the more prominent points in the this protocol. First of all, the flag must be continuously flown at Praca dos Tres Ponderes. 

There are also a number of different places and offices where the flag must be raised and lowered daily.  Also, in both public and private schools, special Brazilian flag ceremonies must be held at least once a week during the regular academic year.

The flag is also required to have proper lighting at night, so that it can clearly be seen even when the sun is not shining. In order for a Brazil flag to be retired, it must be delivered to a special military facility where it is burned on November 19th, which is flag day.

Brazil is a country unlike any other, and the Brazil flag is what symbolizes this uniqueness. With its bright colors, clever patterns, and deep symbolism, it is clear that there is no flag that is even close to being like the Brazilian flag. Foreign flags are allowed to be flown in Brazil, but only alongside the Brazil flag, and only if the flag is the first to reach the top of the pole and the last to reach the ground. If you would like to find out more about Brazil, you can read some Brazil facts, and read about Brazil's natural attributes.