Brazilian writer and poet. He is generally regarded as the greatest Brazilian novelist. His sceptical, ironic wit is well displayed in his 30 volumes of novels and short stories, including Epitaph for a Small Winner (1880) and Dom Casmurro (1900).
Red symbolizes the revolution of 1984. The five-pointed star is said to signify the revolution or freedom. Green stands for the country's natural resources. Effective date: 4 August 1984.