Flag of Piauí

The flag of Piauí is one of the official symbols to the state of Piauí, in Brazil.

Symbolism

The main colors of the flag are the same as in the Flag of Brazil and are one representation of the integration of the state with Brazil. Each color has a specific meaning:

• Yellow represents the mineral wealth;
• Green represents hope.

Alongside the colors, other elements in the flag also represent:

• The star represents Antares, which in the Brazilian flag symbolizes the state of Piauí;
• The inscription inside the blue rectangle: "13 DE MARÇO DE 1823", introduced in the 2005 change of the flag, was the day of the Battle of Jenipapo, in the state's territory.