Green field and yellow diamond
The green background and yellow diamond make the Brazilian flag visually distinct from most tricolor flags.
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Flag of Brazil
The flag of Brazil stands out with a green field, a yellow diamond, and a blue globe with stars and the motto “Order and Progress.” For quiz practice, the green-yellow-blue center composition is the fastest clue.
Flag meaning
What does the Brazil flag mean?
Blue globe and stars
The blue globe contains stars and a white band, making the center detail important for recognition.
Order and Progress
The central band carries the motto “Order and Progress,” one of the most memorable text elements on a national flag.
Flag emoji
Brazil flag emoji
🇧🇷
Copy
🇧🇷
Country code
BR
Shortcode
:flag_br:
Unicode codepoints
U+1F1E7 U+1F1F7
Flag emoji appearance can vary by platform; some systems may show the two regional indicator letters instead.
Brief history
Brazil flag history
1889: Republican flag adopted
Brazil adopted the republican flag pattern on November 19, 1889, shortly after the proclamation of the Republic.
Imperial layout retained
The green field and yellow diamond kept a visual link to the earlier imperial flag while replacing the central arms with a blue celestial globe.
1992: Current star count
The modern 27-star version was adopted in 1992 to match Brazil’s states and Federal District.
Recognition tips
How to recognize the Brazil flag in a quiz
1
Start with the green field and large yellow diamond.
2
Look for the blue globe in the center, not a coat of arms or a simple star.
3
If you see green and yellow without the blue globe, check other countries before choosing Brazil.
Similar flags
Flags similar to the Brazil flag
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands also uses green, yellow, and blue, but it has a diagonal layout and white stars.
Grenada
Grenada also has a strong green-yellow-red palette, but its border and central star make the layout very different.
Ready to practice Brazil and more flags?
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FAQ
Brazil flag FAQ
What words are on the Brazil flag?
The motto on the flag is “Order and Progress.”
What is the easiest way to recognize Brazil’s flag?
Look for the green field, yellow diamond, and blue globe in the center.
What is the Brazil flag emoji?
The Brazil flag emoji is 🇧🇷. It is based on the country code BR.
What is the short history of the Brazil flag?
Brazil adopted the republican flag pattern in 1889, and the current 27-star version was adopted in 1992.