Luziânia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Luziânia is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Goiás, located near the Federal District of Brasília. It is an important economic and agricultural hub in the region, with a rich history tied to gold mining, farming, and industrial growth.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a light blue field featuring an inner yellow rectangular border. In the center is a circular silver-grey shield with stylized ornamental edges. The upper part of the shield displays the blue inscription 'LUZIÂNIA' above the year '1746'. In the center of the shield is a red gear wheel containing a yellow torch with a flame inside a ring motif. The lower part features a blue ribbon with white inscriptions reading 'MINERAÇÃO', 'AGRICULTURA - PECUÁRIA', and 'INDÚSTRIA', supported by green branches.
Symbolism: The light blue field represents the sky and peace, while the yellow border symbolizes prosperity and the region's historical gold wealth. The central silver shield highlights the town's origins and economic foundations: the year 1746 commemorates the founding of the settlement of Santa Luzia, the cogwheel represents industry, the torch symbolizes knowledge and Saint Lucy (patron saint of the municipality), and the blue ribbon alongside green branches pays tribute to the key economic sectors: mining, agriculture, livestock, and industry.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a light blue field featuring an inner yellow rectangular border. In the center is a circular silver-grey shield with stylized ornamental edges. The upper part of the shield displays the blue inscription 'LUZIÂNIA' above the year '1746'. In the center of the shield is a red gear wheel containing a yellow torch with a flame inside a ring motif. The lower part features a blue ribbon with white inscriptions reading 'MINERAÇÃO', 'AGRICULTURA - PECUÁRIA', and 'INDÚSTRIA', supported by green branches.
Symbolism: The light blue field represents the sky and peace, while the yellow border symbolizes prosperity and the region's historical gold wealth. The central silver shield highlights the town's origins and economic foundations: the year 1746 commemorates the founding of the settlement of Santa Luzia, the cogwheel represents industry, the torch symbolizes knowledge and Saint Lucy (patron saint of the municipality), and the blue ribbon alongside green branches pays tribute to the key economic sectors: mining, agriculture, livestock, and industry.
Statistics
Area
3,961.10 km²
Population
208,725