Aracruz, Espírito Santo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Aracruz is a municipality located on the central coast of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. The city is known for its pulp manufacturing industry, vast eucalyptus plantations, and Indigenous reserves.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field charged with a red saltire (Saint Andrew's cross) thinly edged in white. In the center of the flag is a large white rectangular panel containing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts a shield with a red cross entwined with a blue ribbon on a white field, and a blue wavy base with a white fish. The shield is supported by two red brick chimneys, topped with a silver mural crown with four towers, and resting on a red ribbon with the white text '3 de Abril ARACRUZ 1848'.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean and the sky, while the red diagonal stripes represent the courage and determination of the local people. The white edging and central rectangle signify peace and harmony. The coat of arms in the center references the city's industrial heritage (represented by factory chimneys), religious tradition (the red cross), and the importance of fishing (the fish on waves). The text on the scroll indicates the municipality's name and the date April 3, 1848.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a dark blue field charged with a red saltire (Saint Andrew's cross) thinly edged in white. In the center of the flag is a large white rectangular panel containing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts a shield with a red cross entwined with a blue ribbon on a white field, and a blue wavy base with a white fish. The shield is supported by two red brick chimneys, topped with a silver mural crown with four towers, and resting on a red ribbon with the white text '3 de Abril ARACRUZ 1848'.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean and the sky, while the red diagonal stripes represent the courage and determination of the local people. The white edging and central rectangle signify peace and harmony. The coat of arms in the center references the city's industrial heritage (represented by factory chimneys), religious tradition (the red cross), and the importance of fishing (the fish on waves). The text on the scroll indicates the municipality's name and the date April 3, 1848.
Statistics
Area
1,420.30 km²
Population
103,102