Jijoca de Jericoacoara

About the place: Jijoca de Jericoacoara is a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil, located on the country's northern coast. It is world-renowned for its coastal village of Jericoacoara, featuring national park dunes, beaches, and freshwater lagoons.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: a top green stripe, a wider middle yellow stripe, and a bottom green stripe. In the center of the yellow stripe rests the municipal coat of arms. The coat of arms features a quartered shield with a gold border, topped by a mural crown. The first quarter displays two palm trees on an island, the second shows a sailboat near a rock formation (Pedra Furada), the third depicts cassava roots, and the fourth features a cashew fruit. The shield is flanked by two green branches and sits above a blue ribbon bearing the black inscription 'JIJOCA DE JERICOACOARA'.

Symbolism: The green and yellow colors reflect the national colors of Brazil. The elements on the shield symbolize local nature and agriculture: palm trees and a sailboat near the famous Pedra Furada rock represent tourism and the coastal environment, while cassava and cashew represent traditional agricultural production.