Lauro de Freitas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lauro de Freitas is a municipality in the state of Bahia, Brazil, forming part of the Salvador metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast approximately 15 km northeast of central Salvador.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue-violet (left side from the viewer's perspective), yellow (middle), and green (right side from the viewer's perspective). The first stripe contains the municipal coat of arms, featuring a blue-violet shield topped with a silver mural crown. The shield displays two connected white doves. Below the shield is a white scroll with the red inscription 'NÓS CONFIAMOS EM DEUS'.
Symbolism: The color combination incorporates national and regional symbolism. The coat of arms depicts doves symbolizing peace and harmony, while the mural crown represents municipal status. The inscription 'NÓS CONFIAMOS EM DEUS' on the scroll expresses the motto 'In God We Trust'.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue-violet (left side from the viewer's perspective), yellow (middle), and green (right side from the viewer's perspective). The first stripe contains the municipal coat of arms, featuring a blue-violet shield topped with a silver mural crown. The shield displays two connected white doves. Below the shield is a white scroll with the red inscription 'NÓS CONFIAMOS EM DEUS'.
Symbolism: The color combination incorporates national and regional symbolism. The coat of arms depicts doves symbolizing peace and harmony, while the mural crown represents municipal status. The inscription 'NÓS CONFIAMOS EM DEUS' on the scroll expresses the motto 'In God We Trust'.
Statistics
Area
57.94 km²
Population
203,334