Flag of Gibraltar
Western Europe · GI · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeGI
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Gibraltar |
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| Territory | Gibraltar |
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| Official Name | Gibraltar |
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| Capital | Gibraltar |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southern Europe |
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| ISO Code | GI / GIB |
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| Internet Domain | .gi |
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| Calling Code | +350 |
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| Currency | Gibraltar pound (GIP) |
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| Official Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Gibraltar |
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| Area | 6 km² |
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| Population | 33,718 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | No |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Gibraltar |
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| Current Version Adopted | 8 November 1982 |
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| Design First Used | 1502 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | White, Red, Gold |
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| Designer | Based on the arms granted by the Catholic Monarchs |
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| Design Type | Banner of the territorial arms |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official territorial flag |
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| Governing Authority | Territorial administration of Gibraltar |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #DA000C | 218, 0, 12 | 0, 100, 94, 15 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #FFD700 | 255, 215, 0 | 0, 16, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Three-towered castle | The fortress that guards the Strait |
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| Gold key | Gibraltar as the key to the Mediterranean, hanging from the castle gate |
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| White | Stands for the upper two thirds of the historic arms. |
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| Red | Stands for the lower third and the castle. |
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| Gold | Stands for the key of Gibraltar. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 10 July 1502 | Queen Isabella I grants the arms |
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| 8 November 1982 | The banner of arms is approved for use as the territorial flag |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Banner of the territorial arms |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The white band covers two thirds of the height, the red one third |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Gibraltar Flag Regulations |
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How the Flag of Gibraltar 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 | No | Defence is handled by the administering state |
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| Naval and maritime use | Yes | Used on locally registered vessels |
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| Embassies abroad | No | Represented diplomatically by the administering state |
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| International sport | Yes | Many territories field their own teams |
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| United Nations building | No | Only member and observer states are flown |
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Other Official Flags of Gibraltar
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| Territorial 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 | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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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 | No |
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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) | 44 years |
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| Adoption Date | 8 November 1982 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1502 |
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| Designer | Based on the arms granted by the Catholic Monarchs |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | White |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives; it is a banner of arms rather than a striped flag |
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| Notable Feature | Banner of the territorial arms |
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