Municipal Prefecture of Vitoria
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Vitória is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, located mainly on an island within a bay and known for its major port and rich history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field centered with the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally, with the upper half split vertically. The upper left canton (viewer's left) features a yellow five-pointed star on a white field, while the upper right canton shows a white caduceus on a red field. The lower half depicts a ship navigating blue sea waves between green hills. The shield is supported by two crossed yellow arrows, crowned by a silver mural crown with five towers, and underlaid with a blue scroll bearing the white inscription VICTORIA.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace. The star relates to state symbolism, the caduceus represents commerce and economy, while the scene with the ship, sea, and hills highlights the city's geography as a bay port. The crossed arrows honor the indigenous heritage, and the mural crown denotes its status as a state capital.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field centered with the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally, with the upper half split vertically. The upper left canton (viewer's left) features a yellow five-pointed star on a white field, while the upper right canton shows a white caduceus on a red field. The lower half depicts a ship navigating blue sea waves between green hills. The shield is supported by two crossed yellow arrows, crowned by a silver mural crown with five towers, and underlaid with a blue scroll bearing the white inscription VICTORIA.
Symbolism: The white field symbolizes peace. The star relates to state symbolism, the caduceus represents commerce and economy, while the scene with the ship, sea, and hills highlights the city's geography as a bay port. The crossed arrows honor the indigenous heritage, and the mural crown denotes its status as a state capital.
Statistics
Area
97.12 km²
Population
322,869