Flag of Acre


The current state flag of Acre was introduced by Law No. 1170 of 22 December 1995, adopting the design of the flag of the Republic of Acre, as modified by Resolution No. 5 of 24 January 1921. The used by the Chief Executive of Acre is made up of the colors of the flag, and also boasts the red star.
Its design consists of a rectangle ratio of width-length 7:10, divided by a diagonal line from the bottom left to the upper right. The top left is yellow with a red star in the corner, and the bottom right is green.

Symbolism

The main colors of the flag are the same as the flag of Brazil and represent the state's integration with Brazil. Independently, each color has the following meaning:
The red star in the upper left, called the "Altaneira Star", represents the blood of those who fought for the annexation of the current state of Acre to Brazil. The flag was officially adopted by the governor Epaminondas Jácome.