Erechim

About the place: Erechim is a city located in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, serving as an important industrial and educational hub in the Alto Uruguay region. Founded in the early 20th century, it is known for its planned urban layout.

Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes alternating between white and green (three white and two green stripes). On the left side (viewer's left), there is a vertical white stripe containing the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a shield surmounted by a silver mural crown, displaying a white building on a green base in the upper red field, a blue wavy fess in the middle yellow field, and two crossed red axes above a green mountain at the bottom. Below the shield is a red ribbon with the white inscription 'ERECHIM PAZ E PROSPERIDADE'.

Symbolism: The green and white colors refer to the natural wealth and peaceful development of the region. The coat of arms depicts historical local architecture, the river, the hard work of early settlers and lumberjacks (symbolized by crossed axes), and the hilly landscape. The text on the ribbon reads 'Erechim - Peace and Prosperity'.