São Paulo

Brazil, São Paulo

Flag

Adopted: 1895

The flag of São Paulo features a white cross dividing the field into four quadrants of alternating green and white, with the state coat of arms centered on the cross.

Flag fun fact: The cross design represents the historical bandeirantes (colonial explorers) who used similar cross symbols on their expeditions throughout Brazil.

Colors

greenwhitegoldred

Design elements

crossshieldemblem

Flag family: Brazilian state flags