Capitólio
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Capitólio is a Brazilian municipality located in the southwest of the state of Minas Gerais. It is famous for tourism around the Furnas Reservoir, known for its scenic canyons and waterfalls.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: a green top band, a wider yellow central band, and a blue bottom band. In the center of the yellow band is the coat of arms of Capitólio, featuring a shield surmounted by a mural crown, flanked by coffee branches with red berries, and a blue ribbon bearing the red inscription CAPITÓLIO and the years 1893 and 1948.
Symbolism: The green, yellow, and blue colors reflect the national colors of Brazil and the state of Minas Gerais. The municipal coat of arms in the center depicts the local history, agriculture (coffee branches), and natural resources.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal bands: a green top band, a wider yellow central band, and a blue bottom band. In the center of the yellow band is the coat of arms of Capitólio, featuring a shield surmounted by a mural crown, flanked by coffee branches with red berries, and a blue ribbon bearing the red inscription CAPITÓLIO and the years 1893 and 1948.
Symbolism: The green, yellow, and blue colors reflect the national colors of Brazil and the state of Minas Gerais. The municipal coat of arms in the center depicts the local history, agriculture (coffee branches), and natural resources.
Statistics
Area
521.80 km²
Population
8,663