Belo Horizonte

About the place: Belo Horizonte is the capital and largest city of the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil. It is a major economic and cultural hub and was the first planned modern city in Brazil.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the city's coat of arms centered upon it. The shield is divided into a yellow chief and a blue field below. The yellow chief contains a red triangle. Rising from the base of the blue field are green mountains, behind which a golden sun with rays ascends. The shield is surmounted by a golden mural crown and below it features a red ribbon bearing the white text 'BELO HORIZONTE' along with the dates '17-12-1893' and '12-12-1897'.

Symbolism: The white field represents peace. The red triangle on a yellow background references the flag of the state of Minas Gerais and the Inconfidência Mineira movement. The green mountains and rising sun represent the city's geographic landscape, its beautiful horizon (giving the city its name), and a bright future. The mural crown denotes its status as a capital, while the red ribbon displays the city's name alongside key dates of its establishment and inauguration.