Flag of the Brazilian Federal District

Flag of the Brazilian Federal District

The flag of the Brazilian Federal District was created by the poet Guilherme de Almeida, and officialized on August 26 1969. The Cross of Brasília in the center symbolizes the indigenous heritage and the strength that hails in all directions. White stands for peace and green stands for the vegetation of the region.


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