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    Flag of Spain

    Flag of Spain
    A horizontal triband of red, yellow, and red, with the yellow band being twice the width of each red band, and the coat of arms off-centred toward the hoist.
    Country
    Spain
    Capital
    Madrid
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1978
    Colours
    Red, Yellow

    What does the flag of Spain mean?

    The red and yellow colours are of heraldic origin, taken from the coat of arms of the original Spanish kingdoms. The coat of arms includes the Pillars of Hercules, a symbol of the Strait of Gibraltar.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents the blood shed by the Spanish people

    • Yellow

      Represents the riches of the Spanish empire

    History

    The current flag was adopted in 1978. The design has its origins in the naval ensign of 1785.

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