Ikurriña — Flag of the Basque Country

Ikurriña — Flag of the Basque Country

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Description

  • The Ikurriña (1894) features a green saltire and white cross on red, designed by the founders of Basque nationalism
  • Now the official flag of the Basque Autonomous Community
  • Construction: a red field with a green saltire overlaid by a white cross (the Ikurriña). The cross and saltire extend to all edges

Trivia

  • The Basque Country has a distinct language, culture, and identity separate from Spain
  • The flag (Ikurriña) represents Basque nationalism and independence aspirations
  • The cross symbolises Christianity; red and white are regional colours

Ikurriña — Flag of the Basque Country

The Ikurriña (1894) features a green saltire and white cross on red, designed by the founders of Basque nationalism. Now the official flag of the Basque Autonomous Community.

The Basque Country has a distinct language, culture, and identity separate from Spain. The flag (Ikurriña) represents Basque nationalism and independence aspirations. The cross symbolises Christianity; red and white are regional colours.

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