Fortaleza
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Fortaleza is a major coastal city and the capital of the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. It is renowned for its expansive sandy beaches, vibrant culture, and status as a key economic and political hub in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue diagonal cross (Saltire/St. Andrew's cross). In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a blue shield depicting a golden stone tower standing on the seashore. The shield is surmounted by a golden mural crown and flanked by green flowering branches. Below the shield is a white scroll bearing the Latin motto 'FORTITUDINE'.
Symbolism: The white field and blue saltire follow regional vexillological conventions. The golden tower on the seashore depicted in the crest symbolizes the historic fortress Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, from which the city derived its name. The Latin motto 'FORTITUDINE' (With Fortitude / Courage) represents the resilience and strength of the city's inhabitants.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue diagonal cross (Saltire/St. Andrew's cross). In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a blue shield depicting a golden stone tower standing on the seashore. The shield is surmounted by a golden mural crown and flanked by green flowering branches. Below the shield is a white scroll bearing the Latin motto 'FORTITUDINE'.
Symbolism: The white field and blue saltire follow regional vexillological conventions. The golden tower on the seashore depicted in the crest symbolizes the historic fortress Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, from which the city derived its name. The Latin motto 'FORTITUDINE' (With Fortitude / Courage) represents the resilience and strength of the city's inhabitants.
Statistics
Area
314.93 km²
Population
2,428,678