Capital of Yucatán state, Mexico; population (2005) 897,700. It was founded in 1542, and farming of henequen, which at first grew wild in the area, was the basis of a local industry producing high-quality rope. This industry survives in the craft trade in sandals, hammocks, and bags.
Initially the sun and moon had human faces, but they were removed when the flag was updated in 1962. The flag is said to express the hope that Nepal will endure as long as the sun and the moon. The blue border symbolizes peace. Effective date: 16 December 1962.