Campo Grande
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Campo Grande is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, located in the southwestern region of the country. It serves as an important economic, cultural, and transportation hub known for its planned layout and urban greenery.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a yellow central rectangle, from which eight red stripes edged in yellow extend to the corners and sides of the flag in a gyro pattern. Located in the center of the yellow field is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is blue with a gold eagle with spread wings perched on a hunting horn above two white wavy bars, surrounded by a silver border charged with seven red crosses. The shield is crowned with a silver five-towered mural crown, and below it rests a blue ribbon with the years 1872 and 1899 and the motto PODER - PROSPERIDADE - ALTRUÍSMO in white text.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky and justice, yellow represents wealth and prosperity, and red stands for courage and strength. The central rectangle with the coat of arms signifies the city itself as the center of municipal power, radiating its influence through the eight rays across the territory. The eagle and hunting horn pay tribute to the city's founder, José Antônio Pereira, while the wavy bars represent local streams. The year 1872 marks the arrival of the first settlers and 1899 marks its municipal establishment.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with a yellow central rectangle, from which eight red stripes edged in yellow extend to the corners and sides of the flag in a gyro pattern. Located in the center of the yellow field is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is blue with a gold eagle with spread wings perched on a hunting horn above two white wavy bars, surrounded by a silver border charged with seven red crosses. The shield is crowned with a silver five-towered mural crown, and below it rests a blue ribbon with the years 1872 and 1899 and the motto PODER - PROSPERIDADE - ALTRUÍSMO in white text.
Symbolism: The blue color symbolizes the sky and justice, yellow represents wealth and prosperity, and red stands for courage and strength. The central rectangle with the coat of arms signifies the city itself as the center of municipal power, radiating its influence through the eight rays across the territory. The eagle and hunting horn pay tribute to the city's founder, José Antônio Pereira, while the wavy bars represent local streams. The year 1872 marks the arrival of the first settlers and 1899 marks its municipal establishment.
Statistics
Area
8,082.98 km²
Population
897,938