Anápolis

About the place: Anápolis is a major Brazilian city located in the state of Goiás, situated roughly midway between the federal capital Brasília and the state capital Goiânia. It serves as an important industrial and logistical hub for the Central-West region of Brazil.

Flag Description: The flag features a blue field divided by white and yellow stripes forming a pattern resembling the Union Jack, with a central vertical and horizontal cross and diagonal saltire. The yellow stripes are bordered on both sides by thin white lines. In the center of the flag lies a white rectangular panel containing the municipal coat of arms. The shield is blue, surmounted by a silver mural crown. The shield displays a silver five-pointed star, a hand holding a pen, a wavy bar, and in the base a cogwheel flanked by agricultural tools. The shield is supported by a coffee branch on the left (heraldic dexter) and a wheat stalk on the right (heraldic sinister). Below the shield is a blue ribbon with the yellow inscription '31-7 ANÁPOLIS 1907'.

Symbolism: Blue represents justice and the sky, yellow signifies wealth and agricultural abundance, and white stands for peace. The geometric rays emanating from the center symbolize the spread of municipal authority and the hub's logistical importance. Elements within the coat of arms commemorate history, education (hand with a pen), industry (cogwheel), and local agriculture (coffee and wheat). The date July 31, 1907, marks the establishment of Anápolis as a city.