Topic: National symbols
What are the two fundamental colours of the National Flag, according to the Decree of 19 June 1911?
Quais são as duas cores fundamentais da Bandeira Nacional, segundo o Decreto de 19 de junho de 1911?
Correct answer
Verde escuro e escarlate
Options
- aVerde escuro e escarlate (Correct answer)
- bAzul e branco
- cVerde e amarelo
- dVermelho e preto
Explanation and source
The Decree of 19 June 1911 set the flag as divided vertically into two fundamental colours, dark green and scarlet, with green on the hoist side. The original text uses the spelling of the time.
bi-partida verticalmente em duas côres fundamentaes, verde escuro e escarlate, ficando o verde do lado da tralhaTest what you know, for free
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