Abreu e Lima

About the place: Abreu e Lima is a Brazilian municipality located in the Recife metropolitan area within the state of Pernambuco. The city has a history closely tied to sugarcane cultivation and industrial development.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical bands of green, white, and green, with a wider central white band separated from the outer green fields by narrow green and white vertical stripes. In the center of the white band is an emblem featuring a yellow cogwheel with a central blue disc containing the white inscription 'AMOR' and three white five-pointed stars. The cogwheel is framed by a green laurel wreath, with a blue arched inscription '14 DE MAIO DE 1982' above and a blue ribbon bearing the municipality name 'ABREU E LIMA' below.

Symbolism: Green and white colors represent the region's natural wealth and peaceful aspirations. The cogwheel symbolizes industry and labor, while the blue disc with stars and the word 'AMOR' (love) conveys local values and ideals. The laurel wreath signifies victory and honor, and the date May 14, 1982, commemorates the municipality's political emancipation.