Flag of Spain
Western Europe · ES · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeES
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Spain |
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| Country | Spain |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of Spain |
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| Capital | Madrid |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southern Europe |
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| ISO Code | ES / ESP |
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| Internet Domain | .es |
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| Calling Code | +34 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Spanish |
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| Demonym | Spanish |
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| Area | 505,992 km² |
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| Population | 46,796,540 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Spain |
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| Current Version Adopted | 19 December 1981 |
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| Design First Used | 1785 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Yellow |
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| Designer | Antonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán chose the 1785 naval design |
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| Design Type | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions with the coat of arms |
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| Nickname | La Rojigualda |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Spain |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #AA151B | 170, 21, 27 | 0, 88, 84, 33 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #F1BF00 | 241, 191, 0 | 0, 21, 100, 5 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Pillars of Hercules | With the motto Plus Ultra, marking Spain’s reach beyond the Strait of Gibraltar |
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| Quartered shield | Castile, León, Aragon, Navarre and Granada, with the Bourbon escutcheon |
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| Red | Stands for the historic arms of Castile and Aragon. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the broad central band, chosen in 1785 for visibility at sea. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 28 May 1785 | Charles III adopts the red-yellow-red naval ensign for visibility at sea |
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| 1927 | Extended to all official use |
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| 19 December 1981 | The present coat of arms is fixed by law |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions with the coat of arms |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The yellow band is twice the height of each red band |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law 39/1981 on the Use of the Spanish Flag |
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How the Flag of Spain Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Spain
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | Yes |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 45 years |
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| Adoption Date | 19 December 1981 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1785 |
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| Designer | Antonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán chose the 1785 naval design |
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| Nickname | La Rojigualda |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions with the coat of arms |
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