Mérida (Mexico)

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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.

Red and white are the traditional colours of South East Asia. The blue canton recalls the British Empire and represents unity. Yellow is the colour of the Sultans of Malaysia. Effective date: 16 September 1963. >>