Juiz de Fora
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Juiz de Fora is a major city located in the southeastern part of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Situated near the border with Rio de Janeiro state, it serves as an important industrial and educational hub.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes: a top blue stripe, a narrow white stripe, a wider red stripe, a narrow white stripe, and a bottom green stripe. A white equilateral triangle is centered on the red stripe.
Symbolism: The triangle represents the state of Minas Gerais and the Inconfidência Mineira movement. Blue represents the sky and industry, green stands for nature and agriculture, and white symbolizes peace and unity.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes: a top blue stripe, a narrow white stripe, a wider red stripe, a narrow white stripe, and a bottom green stripe. A white equilateral triangle is centered on the red stripe.
Symbolism: The triangle represents the state of Minas Gerais and the Inconfidência Mineira movement. Blue represents the sky and industry, green stands for nature and agriculture, and white symbolizes peace and unity.
Statistics
Area
1,435.70 km²
Population
540,756