Campos dos Goytacazes
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Campos dos Goytacazes is a major city and municipality located in the northern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves as an important economic, industrial, agricultural, and offshore petroleum hub in the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes in green, yellow, a broad blue stripe in the center, yellow, and green. In the middle of the wide blue stripe is the municipal coat of arms surrounded by a ring of sixteen white five-pointed stars. The coat of arms features a blue oval shield with a white outer border, charged with five white stars forming the Southern Cross constellation. Above the shield rests a red Phrygian cap. Behind the shield are crossed stalks of sugarcane and a coffee branch with red berries. Yellow ribbons surround the emblem bearing Latin inscriptions: 'CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES' at the top, 'IPSÆ MATRONÆ' across the middle, and 'HIC PRO JURE PUGNANT' on the bottom ribbons.
Symbolism: The green, yellow, and blue colors represent the national colors of Brazil. The red Phrygian cap is a symbol of liberty and republican ideals. The crossed sugarcane stalks and coffee branch highlight the region's traditional agricultural heritage. The circle of stars represents the municipal districts, while the Southern Cross inside the shield points to its southern geographic identity. The Latin mottoes reflect the historical pride and legal rights of the city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes in green, yellow, a broad blue stripe in the center, yellow, and green. In the middle of the wide blue stripe is the municipal coat of arms surrounded by a ring of sixteen white five-pointed stars. The coat of arms features a blue oval shield with a white outer border, charged with five white stars forming the Southern Cross constellation. Above the shield rests a red Phrygian cap. Behind the shield are crossed stalks of sugarcane and a coffee branch with red berries. Yellow ribbons surround the emblem bearing Latin inscriptions: 'CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES' at the top, 'IPSÆ MATRONÆ' across the middle, and 'HIC PRO JURE PUGNANT' on the bottom ribbons.
Symbolism: The green, yellow, and blue colors represent the national colors of Brazil. The red Phrygian cap is a symbol of liberty and republican ideals. The crossed sugarcane stalks and coffee branch highlight the region's traditional agricultural heritage. The circle of stars represents the municipal districts, while the Southern Cross inside the shield points to its southern geographic identity. The Latin mottoes reflect the historical pride and legal rights of the city.
Statistics
Area
4,026.70 km²
Population
483,551