Flag of Spain
Horizontal red, a double-width yellow and red, with the coat of arms toward the hoist.
- Colours
- red
- yellow
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1981
What the flag of Spain means
Red and yellow were chosen in 1785 for naval ensigns that would be easy to tell apart at sea, and come from the arms of Castile and Aragon. The coat of arms shows the old kingdoms of Spain between the Pillars of Hercules, with the motto Plus Ultra, Further Beyond.
Where is Spain?
Spain is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Portugal, Andorra, France, Monaco and Morocco. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Spain adopted?
The current flag of Spain was adopted in 1981.
What colours are on the flag of Spain?
The main colours of the flag of Spain are red and yellow.