Mogi das Cruzes
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mogi das Cruzes is a city and municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, located within the Greater São Paulo metropolitan area. Situated along the Tietê River, it serves as an important industrial, agricultural, and residential hub.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, white, and red. A blue triangle extends from the hoist side toward the center of the flag. Within the blue triangle, there are three yellow five-pointed stars placed near the top corner, bottom corner, and point of the triangle. Near the hoist end of the triangle is a green snake-like figure smoking a pipe, and next to it is the municipal coat of arms featuring two Bandeirante figures as supporters, a red shield with a central motif, and a red ribbon bearing the Latin motto 'BANDEIRANTES GENS MEA'.
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes (black, white, and red) reflect the traditional colors of the state of São Paulo. The blue triangle represents the sky and peace. The green snake smoking a pipe is the iconic emblem of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) from World War II, honoring soldiers from the municipality. The coat of arms features historical Bandeirantes pioneers and the Latin motto 'Bandeirantes Gens Mea' ('The Bandeirantes are my people').
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, white, and red. A blue triangle extends from the hoist side toward the center of the flag. Within the blue triangle, there are three yellow five-pointed stars placed near the top corner, bottom corner, and point of the triangle. Near the hoist end of the triangle is a green snake-like figure smoking a pipe, and next to it is the municipal coat of arms featuring two Bandeirante figures as supporters, a red shield with a central motif, and a red ribbon bearing the Latin motto 'BANDEIRANTES GENS MEA'.
Symbolism: The three horizontal stripes (black, white, and red) reflect the traditional colors of the state of São Paulo. The blue triangle represents the sky and peace. The green snake smoking a pipe is the iconic emblem of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) from World War II, honoring soldiers from the municipality. The coat of arms features historical Bandeirantes pioneers and the Latin motto 'Bandeirantes Gens Mea' ('The Bandeirantes are my people').
Statistics
Area
733.70 km²
Population
455,587