Flag of Gibraltar

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Government_Ensign_of_Gibraltar_(1939–1999)

Government_Ensign_of_Gibraltar_(1921–1939)

Government_Ensign_of_Gibraltar_(1875–1921)

Flag_of_the_Governor_of_Gibraltar_(1939–1982)

Flag_of_the_Governor_of_Gibraltar_(1875–1939)

Ensign_of_the_Royal_Gibraltar_Yacht_Club

Gibraltar

The Flag of Gibraltar is the official flag of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It was officially adopted on 8 November 1982. The flag consists of a red castle with three towers on a white field, with a red stripe at the bottom containing a gold key.

Design

The design of the flag is derived from the coat of arms of Gibraltar, which was granted by Isabella I of Castile on 10 July 1502. The castle represents the fortress of Gibraltar, while the key symbolizes the strategic importance of the territory as the "key to the Mediterranean Sea".

History

The flag of Gibraltar has its origins in the coat of arms granted by Isabella I of Castile. The current flag was adopted on 8 November 1982, replacing the previous flag which was a Union Jack with the coat of arms of Gibraltar in the center.

Usage

The flag is used by the Government of Gibraltar and is flown on public buildings. It is also used during official ceremonies and events. The flag is a symbol of the territory's identity and its connection to the United Kingdom.

Related Pages

• Gibraltar
• British Overseas Territories
• Coat of arms of Gibraltar
• Flags of the United Kingdom