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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikurriña

    Ikurriña - Wikipedia

    • The ikurrina flag (in Basque) or ikurriña (Spanish spelling of the Basque term) is a Basque symbol and the official flag of the Basque Country Autonomous Community of Spain. This flag consists of a white cross over a green saltire on a red field. See more

    Terminology

    The name is a neologism by Luis and Sabino Arana, from ikur 'mark, sign' (itself a neologism extracted from irakurri 'to … See more

    Design

    Similar in pattern to the Union Jack, the flag was designed by the founders of the Basque Nationalist Party EAJ-PNV, Luis and Sabino Arana, and is commonly regarded as the national but unofficial symbol of the Basque Co… See more

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    The flag was designed in 1894 to represent the province of Biscay in a set of one flag for each of the seven Basque provinces and one for the whole country; however, since PNV activity was scarce outside of Biscay, only the Bis… See more

    See also

    • Heraldry portal
    • Spain portal
    • The arrano beltza ("black eagle") is another flag often displayed by Basque leftist nationalists besides Ikurriña.
    • The flag of Navarre is … See more

    External links

    • www.ikurrinamunduan.com Photographs in which the Ikurriña appears outside the borders of Euskal Herria.
    • The French regiment des Cars used a similar flag in the 18th century.… See more

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  1. Ikurriña
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    The Ikurriña is a red flag with two crosses. The first is a green saltire that goes diagonal from the four corners. The second is a white cross that goes vertical and horizontal and covers the green in the centre. It is the official flag of the Basque Country Autonomous Community.

    The Basque Flag (Ikurrina) …

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    The Ikurriña, the flag of the Basque Country, goes beyond being a simple regional emblem. Created by Sabino Arana and his brother Luis in 1894, it initially represented Bizkaia but was quickly adopted as the symbol of the entire Basque Country.

    Exploring Basque Symbols…

    thebestofbasque.com
    Article 5 of the 1979 Statutes of Autonomy establishes the Ikurriña as the national flag of the Basque Country and also recognises the flags and insignias of the Historical Territories or Provinces that make up the Basque Autonomous Community.

    The Basque Flag

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    Why are the Basque colors red white and green?The red ground symbolizes the Biscayne people, the green saltire might represent the Oak of Guernica, a symbol of the old laws of Biscay, or Fueros; and over them, the white cross, God's symbol of Basque Catholic devotion. Thus, red, white and green have become the national Basque colors.

    Ikurriña - Wikipedia

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    When was the Basque flag legalised?The Basque flag was legalised again in 1977 during the Spanish transition to democracy. Two years later, the Basque Government adopted it as the flag of the Basque autonomous community. It is also used as an unofficial flag for some sectors of Basque society in other provinces.

    Ikurriña - Wikipedia

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    What are the national colors of the Basque Country?Thus, red, white and green have become the national Basque colors. The flag was designed in 1894 to represent the province of Biscay in a set of one flag for each of the seven Basque provinces and one for the whole country; however, since PNV activity was scarce outside of Biscay, only the Biscayne flag was publicly recognized.

    Ikurriña - Wikipedia

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    What does the Basque flag represent?Not only does the flag represent the people of the Basque Country, it also represents what they have endured. They are a proud population and the flag represents their culture, land, history and sense of identity. The Ikurrina is used throughout Euskadi. Even the football teams from the Basque Country have adopted the flag on their football shirts.

    The Basque Flag - Facts, History & More - Discover Donosti

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    What is a Basque flag made of?It is made of a red ground that stood for the coat of arms of Bizkaia (by extension, the Basque Country); a green saltire that stands for humbleness, suffering and hope (and, on a different level, the Tree of Gernika); and, over them, a white cross, representing the ethical values of the Basque people (and the foundations of Basque law).

    What do some of the Basque symbols stand for? - Bizkaia Talent

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    Why is the Basque flag called Ikurrina?Sabino Arana, the Father of Basque nationalism, designed the Basque flag in 1894. The flag, known as Ikurrina in Basque, represents the Basque identity. Other flags are referred to as “bandera” in Spanish, only the Basque flag is called “Ikurrina.” The regard for Ikurrina is of the utmost and unwavering.

    The Basque Flag (Ikurrina) - A Brief History

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  3. HELLA BASQUE
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    Everything You Need to Know About the Basque Flag

     
  5. Discover Donosti
    https://discoverdonosti.com/the-basque-flag

    The Basque Flag - Facts, History & More - Discover Donosti

  6. authenticbasquecountry.com
    https://authenticbasquecountry.com/l/ikurrina-the-basque-flag

    The Basque Flag (Ikurrina) - A Brief History

  7. Tourism Teacher
    https://tourismteacher.com/basque-flag

    The Basque Flag: 13 Fascinating Facts - Tourism Teacher

  8. North American Basque Organizations, Inc.
    https://nabasque.eus/ikurrina.html

    The Basque Flag

  9. thebestofbasque.com
    https://thebestofbasque.com/basque-symbols

    Exploring Basque Symbols: Tradition, Identity and Mythology

  10. About Basque Country
    https://aboutbasquecountry.eus/en/2020/01/25/the...

    The ikurriña, the shield, the anthem...the FAQs about Basque …

  11. About Basque Country
    https://aboutbasquecountry.eus/en/2014/07/29/the...

    The ikurriña, the symbol of the Basques all over the world, turns 120

  12. buber.net
    http://www.buber.net/Basque/Folklore/ikurrina.html

    Buber's Basque Page: The Ikurrina

  13. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOdFHMXDtEY

    Origins and Meanings of the Basque Flag, the Ikurriña - YouTube

  14. About Basque Country
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  15. CRW Flags
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    Basque country - CRW Flags

  16. Urban Adventures
    https://blog.urbanadventures.com/getting-know-basque-flag

    Getting To Know the Basque Flag - Urban Adventures

  17. CRW Flags
    https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/Flags/es-pv.html

    Basque Country (Spain) - CRW Flags

  18. Discover Donosti
    https://discoverdonosti.com/basque-symbols

    4 Popular Basque Symbols & Their Meanings - Discover Donosti

  19. The Land of The Basques
    https://thelandofthebasques.com/what-is-the-basque-country

    What is the Basque Country? - The Land Of The Basques

  20. Bizkaia Talent
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    What do some of the Basque symbols stand for? - Bizkaia Talent

  21. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(greater_region)

    Basque Country (greater region) - Wikipedia

  22. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/world/europe/...

    Another Flag Spurs Controversy, This Time in Spain

  23. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Country_(autonomous_community)

    Basque Country (autonomous community) - Wikipedia

  24. Amazon
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    Amazon.com: Basque Flag

  25. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_country_independence

    Basque Country independence - Wikipedia

  26. Reuters
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