Macaé
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Macaé is a coastal municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Often referred to as the petroleum capital of Brazil, it serves as a major economic center for the offshore oil industry.
Flag Description: The flag features a purple field with two white wavy stripes in the lower portion. Rising from the upper wavy stripe toward the center is a white palm tree with coconut fruits.
Symbolism: The purple field represents dignity and local prosperity. The white wavy stripes symbolize the Atlantic coast and local waters, while the white palm tree represents the tropical nature and indigenous landscape of Macaé.
Flag Description: The flag features a purple field with two white wavy stripes in the lower portion. Rising from the upper wavy stripe toward the center is a white palm tree with coconut fruits.
Symbolism: The purple field represents dignity and local prosperity. The white wavy stripes symbolize the Atlantic coast and local waters, while the white palm tree represents the tropical nature and indigenous landscape of Macaé.
Statistics
Area
1,216.81 km²
Population
246,200