Mato Grosso do Sul
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The flag of Mato Grosso do Sul features a green field with a wide white diagonal stripe running from the lower-left to the upper-right corner, upon which sits a yellow five-pointed star. The green represents the state's rich vegetation and agricultural wealth, white symbolizes peace and hope, and the yellow star represents the state's unity and its position in the federation. The simple, bold design reflects the state's relatively recent creation in 1977.
Mato Grosso do Sul contains the southern portion of the Pantanal and is one of Brazil's leading cattle producers, with more cows than people — roughly 21 million head to 2.8 million inhabitants.
Adopted: 1979
