Cascavel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Cascavel is a Brazilian municipality located in the western part of the state of Paraná. It serves as a major economic, agricultural, and educational hub for the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field centered with the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield with a silver border, charged with a crowned golden rattlesnake surrounded by four white five-pointed stars in the corners. The shield is surmounted by a golden mural crown with four visible towers. Below the shield is a green ribbon bearing the white inscription 'CASCAVEL'.
Symbolism: The white field represents peace and purity. The golden rattlesnake is a canting element, as 'Cascavel' means rattlesnake in Portuguese. The crown on the serpent and the mural crown symbolize municipal autonomy and sovereignty. The four stars represent the geographical orientation and the bright future of the municipality, while the green ribbon stands for the agricultural richness of the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field centered with the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield with a silver border, charged with a crowned golden rattlesnake surrounded by four white five-pointed stars in the corners. The shield is surmounted by a golden mural crown with four visible towers. Below the shield is a green ribbon bearing the white inscription 'CASCAVEL'.
Symbolism: The white field represents peace and purity. The golden rattlesnake is a canting element, as 'Cascavel' means rattlesnake in Portuguese. The crown on the serpent and the mural crown symbolize municipal autonomy and sovereignty. The four stars represent the geographical orientation and the bright future of the municipality, while the green ribbon stands for the agricultural richness of the region.
Statistics
Area
2,091.40 km²
Population
348,051