Caxias do Sul
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Caxias do Sul is a major city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, located in the mountainous Serra Gaúcha region. It is prominent as a primary center of Italian immigration, wine production, and industrial manufacturing.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a plain white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The coat of arms features a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown and supported by two golden lions. The lower part contains a blue scroll bearing the inscription 'CAXIAS DO SUL' along with the historic years 1875 and 1890.
Symbolism: The white field of the flag represents peace and purity of purpose. The central coat of arms reflects the city's heritage: the lions represent strength and courage, the mural crown signifies municipal status, and the dates on the ribbon recall the arrival of Italian immigrants (1875) and the establishment of the municipality (1890).
Flag Description: The flag consists of a plain white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The coat of arms features a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown and supported by two golden lions. The lower part contains a blue scroll bearing the inscription 'CAXIAS DO SUL' along with the historic years 1875 and 1890.
Symbolism: The white field of the flag represents peace and purity of purpose. The central coat of arms reflects the city's heritage: the lions represent strength and courage, the mural crown signifies municipal status, and the dates on the ribbon recall the arrival of Italian immigrants (1875) and the establishment of the municipality (1890).
Statistics
Area
1,652.30 km²
Population
517,451