Flag of Gibraltar
Flag NameFlag of Gibraltar
Country NameGibraltar
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2GI
Date Adopted1982-07-10
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typestate
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorswhite, red, gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe red castle represents Gibraltar's status as a fortress and its historical significance. The golden key symbolizes Gibraltar's crucial strategic position as the 'Key to the Mediterranean', controlling access between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The red and white colors are traditional colors of Castile, reflecting the flag's origin from the Royal Warrant granted by Isabella I of Castile.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerIsabella I of Castile (original coat of arms design)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of the United Kingdom
Legal DescriptionThe flag is a banner of the arms of Gibraltar, granted by Royal Warrant on 10 July 1502 by Isabella I of Castile, and officially adopted as the flag of Gibraltar on 10 July 1982.
Description
The Flag of Gibraltar features a white field with a three-towered red castle in the center. From the central tower hangs a golden key, positioned on a red stripe that runs across the bottom of the flag.
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