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| | * Irene's Country Corner * - Brasil - The National Flag |
 | | Originally, the stars in the interior of the blue sphere represented the sky of Rio de Janeiro at 20h30min, on November 15, 1889, date of the proclamation of republic, but in 1992, a law established that all the Brazilian States (26) and the Federal District, should be represented by the stars. |
 | | Its anthem was composed by the Portuguese Francisco Braga (1852-1921) and the lyrics were written by the Brazilian renowned poet and journalist, Olavo Bilac (1865-1918). |
 | | HINO À BANDEIRA - ANTHEM TO THE FLAG |
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