Last modified: 2016-08-23 by klaus-michael schneider
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2:3 image by Sérgio Horta, 24 Aug 2016
It is a typical Portuguese communal flag, with the coat of arms centred on a plain green field.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Aug 2016
Shield Argent, two bees Sable, winged and garnished Or set in fess, in chief a fleur-de-lis Azure, issuant from base a triplemount Vert, charged with a bar wavy Argent, charged with a barrulet wavy Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll with inscription in black capitals "FREGUESIA DE GÓIS"
Meaning:
The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of St. Mary, the local patron saint.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Aug 2016
Flag and arms published in the official journal Diário da República: III Série on 2 June 2000
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Aug 2016
Góis Commune is one of the four communes of Góis Municipality; it had 2171 inhabitants in 2011 and covers 72.9 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 24 Aug 2016
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