Flag of Brazil facts for kids
The Brazilian Flag is the official flag of Brazil. It is a very special flag because it has changed many times throughout history. The flag we see today was first used in May 1992, and it is still a proud symbol of Brazil.
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What the Brazilian Flag Looks Like
The Brazilian flag has a large green rectangle. On top of the green, there's a big yellow diamond. Inside the diamond, you'll find a blue circle that looks like a globe. This blue circle has 27 white stars and a white band with the words "Ordem e Progresso" (which means "Order and Progress").
The colors on the flag have special meanings. The green represents Brazil's vast forests and rich plant life. The yellow stands for the country's mineral wealth, like gold. The blue circle shows the sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889, when Brazil became a republic.
The Stars on the Flag
The 27 white stars on the blue circle represent the 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. Each star shows a real constellation or star that can be seen from Brazil. The way they are placed on the flag is how they would appear in the sky if you were looking from a specific spot in Rio de Janeiro.
Here are some of the constellations and stars you can find on the flag:
- Procyon (from the constellation Canis Minor)
- Canis Major, with the bright star Sirius
- Canopus (from the constellation Carinae)
- Spica (from the constellation Virgo)
- Hydra
- Crux (the Southern Cross)
- Sigma Octantis (a star near the South Pole)
- Triangulum Australe
- Scorpius, with the bright star Antares
History of the Brazilian Flag
The Brazilian flag has changed many times over the centuries. Each change reflects an important moment in Brazil's history, from its time as a colony to becoming an independent empire and then a republic. The current design is based on the flag created when Brazil became a republic in 1889, but with updates to the number of stars as new states were added.
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Military Order of Christ Flag (1332–1651)
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Royal Flag (1500–1521)
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Dom John III Flag (1521–1616)
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Spanish Domain Flag (1616–1640)
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Restoration Flag (1640–1683)
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Flag of the Principality of Brazil (1645–1816)
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Dom Peter II Flag (1683–1706)
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Dom John V Flag (1707–1750)
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Royal Flag (1600–1700)
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United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (1816–1821)
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Flag of the Kingdom of Brazil, in the United Kingdom (1816–1821)
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Flag of Constitutional Regime (1821–September 18, 1822)
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Flag of the independent Brazilian Kingdom (September 18, 1822–December 1, 1822)
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First Imperial Flag (December 1, 1822–c. 1870)
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Second Imperial Flag (c. 1870–November 15, 1889)
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First Flag of Republic of the United States of Brazil (November 15, 1889–November 19, 1889)
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Second Flag of Republic of the United States of Brazil (November 19, 1889–April 14, 1960).
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Third Flag of Republic of the United States of Brazil (April 14, 1960–May 28, 1968).
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First Flag of the Federative Republic of Brazil (May 28, 1968–May 11, 1992).
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Second Flag of the Federative Republic of Brazil (May 11, 1992–Present).
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Images for kids
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The flag being replaced in a monthly ceremony held at the Praça dos Três Poderes (Three Powers Plaza) in Brasília
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First flag of the Empire of Brazil with 19 stars (1822–1853). On 29 August 1853, Imperial Law No. 704 created the Province of Paraná, resulting in the addition of a 20th star.
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Second flag of the Empire of Brazil with 20 stars (1853–1889)
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Brazilian Army (old flag)
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Brazilian naval admiral flag
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Flag-insignia of the chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
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Flag of the Empire of Brazil, second version (c.1870 – 15 November 1889)
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Project of Júlio Ribeiro, 1888. Eventually became the flag of the State of São Paulo with the addition of Acre on the map
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Project of Deodoro da Fonseca, 1889
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See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Brasil para niños
