Britânia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Britânia is a Brazilian municipality located in the northwestern part of the state of Goiás. The area is known for its natural environment and the popular tourist destination Lago dos Tigres.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven alternating green and yellow horizontal stripes. In the center is a large blue lozenge whose corners touch the edges of the flag. At the center of the blue lozenge lies the municipal coat of arms with a white border. The coat of arms features a shield surmounted by a mural crown, depicting a jaguar, the text 'LAGO DOS TIGRES', a fish in the lower part, and a scroll below reading '1958 BRITÂNIA 1963'.
Symbolism: The green and yellow stripes alongside the lozenge reference the national colors of Brazil and the state of Goiás. The blue color of the lozenge symbolizes the region's water resources, particularly Lake Lago dos Tigres. The emblem in the center depicts local fauna (a jaguar and a fish) associated with the lake, as well as historic dates related to the municipality's founding and emancipation.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven alternating green and yellow horizontal stripes. In the center is a large blue lozenge whose corners touch the edges of the flag. At the center of the blue lozenge lies the municipal coat of arms with a white border. The coat of arms features a shield surmounted by a mural crown, depicting a jaguar, the text 'LAGO DOS TIGRES', a fish in the lower part, and a scroll below reading '1958 BRITÂNIA 1963'.
Symbolism: The green and yellow stripes alongside the lozenge reference the national colors of Brazil and the state of Goiás. The blue color of the lozenge symbolizes the region's water resources, particularly Lake Lago dos Tigres. The emblem in the center depicts local fauna (a jaguar and a fish) associated with the lake, as well as historic dates related to the municipality's founding and emancipation.
Statistics
Area
1,461.20 km²
Population
5,790