Mesquita, Minas Gerais
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mesquita is a municipality in the Vale do Rio Doce mesoregion in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Located in the Southeastern Region of the country, it is characterized by its mountainous terrain and predominantly agricultural tradition.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of yellow, white, and green. In the center of the middle white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a shield topped with a mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined with a purple scroll bearing the white inscription MESQUITA. The shield itself depicts green hills, a triangle, an open book, and a water spring.
Symbolism: The yellow, white, and green colors symbolize natural wealth, peace, and the rich vegetation of the region. The municipal coat of arms in the center highlights the surrounding mountainous landscape, education (represented by the open book), and local water resources. The mural crown represents the municipality's administrative status.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of yellow, white, and green. In the center of the middle white stripe is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a shield topped with a mural crown, flanked by plant branches, and underlined with a purple scroll bearing the white inscription MESQUITA. The shield itself depicts green hills, a triangle, an open book, and a water spring.
Symbolism: The yellow, white, and green colors symbolize natural wealth, peace, and the rich vegetation of the region. The municipal coat of arms in the center highlights the surrounding mountainous landscape, education (represented by the open book), and local water resources. The mural crown represents the municipality's administrative status.
Statistics
Area
468.95 km²
Population
5,933