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Paraná (Brazil)

by zeljko heimer 13-MAR-1996

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Around the sphere, a branch of Pine tree on the right side and another one of "Mate" on the left side, symbolizing what in other times represented the economical basis of the State. zeljko heimer 13-MAR-1996

The flag of Parana was adopted in 1892 and had in its center the shield of the province, being equal to the rest of the design. In 1904 is modified the shield to adapt it to a most unitary design. It was not used between 1937 and 3 May 1947 when it was re-established by decree. The current design of the shield and the flag (that conserves basically its primitive aspect) is by Rodolfo Doubeck, and contains a circle blue-celest with the constellation of the Southern cross, and a band with the word PARANA.
Jaume Olle - 28-JUN-1996