Capanema, Paraná

About the place: Capanema is a municipality located in the southwest of the state of Paraná in southern Brazil, near the border with Argentina. The region is known for its agricultural focus and its proximity to the Iguaçu National Park.

Flag Description: The flag features a green field divided by diagonal stripes forming a saltire (St. Andrew's Cross). The arms of the saltire consist of a red central stripe bordered by white bands on both sides. In the geometric center of the flag, the saltire expands into a large white central polygon containing the municipal coat of arms of Capanema. The shield of the coat of arms is green with a silver inescutcheon depicting a black eagle under a gold crown, accompanied below by a black plow and two golden hands/gloves. The shield is surmounted by a silver mural crown with four visible towers, flanked by agricultural plants, and underlined by a red ribbon bearing the white text '14-11 CAPANEMA 1951'.

Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the lush vegetation, forests, and agricultural fields of the region. White represents peace and purity, while red refers to courage, determination, and the development of the people. The diagonal saltire stripes converging at the center represent the municipal authority's reach and community unity. The central coat of arms includes agricultural elements (a plow, crops) symbolizing farming and hard work, the mural crown indicates municipal status, and the red scroll carries the date of the municipality's establishment, November 14, 1951.