Flags of the World (B)

Name & image of flag

Analysis

History


Brazil flag

  • 1st flag (19 stars) of the Empire of Brazil (1822-1853)
  • The 19 stars represent the 19 provinces of the Empire
  • The imperial coat of arms is in the centre of the flag


  • 2nd flag (20 stars) of the Empire of Brazil (1853-1889)
  • On 29 Aug 1853, the province of Paraná was created, resulting in the addition of the 20th star


  • 1st flag (21 stars) of the Republican Brazil (1889-1960)


  • 2nd flag (22 stars) of the Republican Brazil (1960-1968)


  • 1st flag (23 stars) of the Federative Republic of Brazil (1968-1992)


  • 2nd flag (27 stars) of the Federative Republic of Brazil (1992-present)