Cuiabá

About the place: Cuiabá is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, located at the exact geographical center of South America. The city features a rich history rooted in the gold rush and serves as a major gateway to the Pantanal region.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical bands, green on the hoist side (left from the viewer's perspective) and white on the fly side (right). Centered over the boundary between the two fields is an emblem with a yellow (gold) border containing the red inscription '1719 VILA REAL DO BOM JESUS DE CUIABÁ'. Inside the white field of the emblem, there is a stylized green arrowhead (or triangle) with a smaller yellow triangle at its base.

Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the natural wealth and vegetation of Mato Grosso, while white represents peace. Green and yellow also reflect the national colors of Brazil. The yellow triangle within the green arrowhead symbolizes the gold mining that led to the city's foundation. The inscription on the yellow border refers to the historical name 'Vila Real do Bom Jesus de Cuiabá' and its foundation year (1719).