Flag of Spain
Flag NameFlag of Spain
Country NameSpain
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2ES
Date Adopted1981-12-19
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe red and yellow colors are traditionally associated with the Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Castile, representing the historical kingdoms that formed Spain. The coat of arms symbolizes the various historical kingdoms of Spain (Castile, León, Aragon, Navarre, Granada), the Bourbon dynasty, and the Pillars of Hercules.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerAntonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán (original design for Charles III)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsRoyal Standard of Spain, Historical flags of Spain, Regional flags of Spain
Legal DescriptionArticle 4.1 of the Spanish Constitution of 1978 defines the flag. Law 39/1981 further regulates its use and the incorporation of the Coat of Arms of Spain on the yellow stripe, shifted towards the hoist.
Description
The national flag of Spain features three horizontal stripes: red, yellow (gold), and red. The yellow stripe is twice the height of each red stripe. The Spanish coat of arms is placed on the yellow stripe, shifted slightly towards the hoist.
