Mossoró
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mossoró is an important inland city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, located between Natal and Fortaleza. It is known for its salt production, petroleum industry, and rich cultural traditions.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, light blue on top and white at the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The shield has a blue top section with white text reading '30 DE SETEMBRO' and '1883'. The main field depicts a yellow rising sun with a face and rays, a palm tree, a rhea bird, white salt mounds, and green ground/water. Below the shield is a green and yellow ribbon with the black inscription 'MUNICÍPIO DE MOSSORÓ 1852'.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize the sky and peace. The coat of arms depicts key historical and economic elements of the city: the sun and salt mounds refer to traditional salt extraction, local flora and fauna represent the natural environment, September 30, 1883 commemorates the early abolition of slavery in the municipality, and 1852 marks the year of municipality creation.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, light blue on top and white at the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The shield has a blue top section with white text reading '30 DE SETEMBRO' and '1883'. The main field depicts a yellow rising sun with a face and rays, a palm tree, a rhea bird, white salt mounds, and green ground/water. Below the shield is a green and yellow ribbon with the black inscription 'MUNICÍPIO DE MOSSORÓ 1852'.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors symbolize the sky and peace. The coat of arms depicts key historical and economic elements of the city: the sun and salt mounds refer to traditional salt extraction, local flora and fauna represent the natural environment, September 30, 1883 commemorates the early abolition of slavery in the municipality, and 1852 marks the year of municipality creation.
Statistics
Area
2,099.33 km²
Population
264,577