Apóstoles
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Apóstoles is a city in southwestern Misiones Province, Argentina, serving as the administrative seat of the Apóstoles Department. It is widely recognized as a major capital for yerba mate cultivation and production, as well as a historic settlement for Polish and Ukrainian immigrants.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, green, and white. The aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the historic banner created in the early 19th century by Governor Andrés Guaçurarí (Andresito) for Misiones within the Federal League. Red represents federalism, blood shed in the struggles for freedom, the characteristic red soil (tierra colorada), and the melting pot of immigrants. Green symbolizes the lush subtropical rainforest, environmental health, and the vital cultivation of yerba mate. White stands for peace, liberty, hope, and human dignity.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, green, and white. The aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the historic banner created in the early 19th century by Governor Andrés Guaçurarí (Andresito) for Misiones within the Federal League. Red represents federalism, blood shed in the struggles for freedom, the characteristic red soil (tierra colorada), and the melting pot of immigrants. Green symbolizes the lush subtropical rainforest, environmental health, and the vital cultivation of yerba mate. White stands for peace, liberty, hope, and human dignity.
Statistics
Area
335.00 km²
Population
34,869