Princesa, Santa Catarina
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Princesa is a municipality located in the far west of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is predominantly rural and situated close to the Argentine border.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and blue. In the center, there is a white circular field overlaid on the central white stripe and extending into the blue stripes, containing the municipal coat of arms. The shield features an Araucaria pine tree, a profile of a crowned female head, a river with fields, a cow, and a pig. The shield is flanked by maize and soybean stalks and rests above an orange ribbon inscribed with '29/09 1995' and 'PRINCESA - SC'.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky, justice, and loyalty, while white symbolizes peace and purity. The municipal coat of arms depicts the town's geography and economy: maize, soybeans, and livestock represent agriculture and farming, while the Araucaria pine highlights local native flora. The ribbon displays the official date of municipal establishment.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and blue. In the center, there is a white circular field overlaid on the central white stripe and extending into the blue stripes, containing the municipal coat of arms. The shield features an Araucaria pine tree, a profile of a crowned female head, a river with fields, a cow, and a pig. The shield is flanked by maize and soybean stalks and rests above an orange ribbon inscribed with '29/09 1995' and 'PRINCESA - SC'.
Symbolism: Blue represents the sky, justice, and loyalty, while white symbolizes peace and purity. The municipal coat of arms depicts the town's geography and economy: maize, soybeans, and livestock represent agriculture and farming, while the Araucaria pine highlights local native flora. The ribbon displays the official date of municipal establishment.
Statistics
Area
86.20 km²
Population
2,964