The Coat of Arms of Brazil has existed since Brazil became a republic in the late 19th century.

The coat of arms consists of the central emblem surrounded by coffee and tobacco branches, both are important crops in Brazil.

In the blue circle in the center, the Southern Cross (also known as Crux) can be seen. The ring of 27 stars around it represents Brazil's 26 states and 1 federal district.

The blue ribbon contains the official name of Brazil (República Federativa do Brasil - Federative Republic of Brazil) in its first line. In the second line, the date of the federative republic's stabilishment (November 15th, 1889) is written.

External link

• http://flagspot.net/flags/br.html#coa