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Europe
Spain: Regional flags
CASTILLA Y LEÓN CATALONIA
(CATALUNYA)
This flag has been used by Castilla y León The flag, adopted in 1932, has been used
since 1248. It depicts the union of Castilla nce the 13th century and has the same
(castle) and León (lion). It was adopted for rigin as that of Aragón. It was outlawed
the region in 1989. rom 1939 to 1975.
EXTREMADURA GALICIA
This flag was adopted in 1985, but the Based on a traditional Galician design,
colors are traditional regional colors. Green white and blue are the colors of the
is for fidelity, white for truth, and black Virgin Mary. The arms reflects loyalty
for courage. o the Catholic Church.
LA RIOJA MADRID
The upper red stripe was originally to The flag, adopted in 1983, is in the
be in the color of Rioja wine, but is raditional color of Castilla. The seven white
now simply red. The colors are taken tars, from the arms, are for the seven
from the arms. istricts of the region.
MURCIA NAVARRE
The four castles recall Murcia’s links with The red field and golden chains of Navarre
Castilla and the seven crowns, the seven ate from the 14th century. The current
regions of the province. ag was adopted in 1982.
VALENCIA
The stripes recall Valencia’s links with
Catalonia and the stylized crown, its
period of independence.
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