Benjamin Constant, Amazonas

About the place: Benjamin Constant is a municipality in the western part of the state of Amazonas, Brazil, located near the borders with Colombia and Peru. Positioned along the Javari River near its confluence with the Amazon, it lies in the heart of the tropical rainforest.

Flag Description: The green field of the flag is divided by a yellow upright cross with white borders and a yellow saltire (resembling the pattern of the Union Jack) into eight green triangular segments. In the center is a white square displaying the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a green shield with two crossed axes, a sun, a cross, a mountain range, and a fish in the base, flanked by two trees and underlined by a green ribbon with the red inscription 'BENJAMIN CONSTANT' alongside the years '1880' and '1928'.

Symbolism: Green represents the vast Amazon rainforest and natural abundance. Yellow symbolizes mineral wealth and energy. The crossing rays expanding from the center signify growth and projection in all directions. The central coat of arms depicts local geography (river and fishing), forestry (trees and axes), Christian faith (cross), and the municipality's historical origins.