Manaus
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Manaus is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest near the confluence of the Negro and Amazon rivers. It serves as a major industrial and cultural hub in the region with a rich history tied to the rubber boom.
Flag Description: The flag features a pale yellow (or cream) field centered with the coat of arms of Manaus. The coat of arms includes an ornate frame, a rising sun at the top bearing the date '21 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889', and a shield divided into three sections depicting historical and natural scenes connected to the region.
Symbolism: The date November 21, 1889, commemorates the proclamation of the state of Amazonas within the Brazilian Republic. The scenes on the shield symbolize the meeting of cultures, the historical fort, the Amazon River, and the richness of the local natural environment and rainforest.
Flag Description: The flag features a pale yellow (or cream) field centered with the coat of arms of Manaus. The coat of arms includes an ornate frame, a rising sun at the top bearing the date '21 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1889', and a shield divided into three sections depicting historical and natural scenes connected to the region.
Symbolism: The date November 21, 1889, commemorates the proclamation of the state of Amazonas within the Brazilian Republic. The scenes on the shield symbolize the meeting of cultures, the historical fort, the Amazon River, and the richness of the local natural environment and rainforest.
Statistics
Area
11,401.00 km²
Population
2,063,547