Breves, Pará

About the place: Breves is a major Brazilian municipality located in the southwestern part of Marajó Island in the state of Pará. It serves as a key economic and logistical hub in the Amazon river delta region.

Flag Description: The image shows the coat of arms of the municipality of Breves on a white background. The emblem consists of a quartered shield of an unusual shape on a dark blue field. The first quarter (top left from the viewer's perspective) displays a river scene with a boat near a palm-lined shore. The second quarter (top right) features four yellow five-pointed stars arranged as the Southern Cross constellation. The third quarter (bottom left) shows a white bundle of wood or timber. The fourth quarter (bottom right) depicts a rising or setting yellow-orange sun over water. The shield is flanked by two green branches and accompanied by red ribbons at the top and bottom with white inscriptions reading 'MUNICÍPIO DE BREVES' above and '24 NOVEMBRO 1889' below.

Symbolism: The coat of arms symbolizes the geographical, historical, and economic traits of the municipality of Breves. The river scene with a boat references its location in the Amazon river delta and the importance of river transportation. The Southern Cross constellation signifies membership in Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere. The bundle of timber highlights forestry and logging as traditional local industries. The sun over the water represents natural wealth and the dawn of regional development. The red ribbons feature the official name of the municipality and the date November 24, 1889, marking a significant historical milestone in its municipal status.