Spain Flag

Spain flag
Spain flag

The Spanish national flag, as specified by the 1978 Constitution, consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow, and red, with the yellow stripe being twice as wide as the red stripes. Because of the center stripe hue, which was previously referred to as gualda, it is often known as la Rojigualda (red-weld).

The current Spanish flag derives from the naval ensign of 1785, known as the Pabellón de la Marina de Guerra, designed by Antonio Valdés y Bazán for King Charles III of Spain. Charles III chose this design from among 12 others, and it was initially employed by the naval troops.

During the Peninsular War, marine regiments frequently utilized it to battle inland. The flag was first distributed to land units in 1820, and it was not until 1843 that Queen Isabella II of Spain officially designated it as the national flag.

The color scheme of the flag remained unaltered throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with the exception of the Second Republic period, when the only changes made to the flag were on the coat of arms but not the color scheme.

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Country information

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe, bordered by Portugal to the west, France to the northwest, and Andorra and Gibraltar to the northeast. It is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. Spain is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to beaches and coastlines.

The history of Spain dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 35,000 years ago. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Roman, Visigothic, and other influences. Spain gained independence from the Roman Empire in the 5th century, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, Spain is a high-income country with a large and diversified economy. The country is known for its tourism industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as wheat, corn, and livestock. Spain has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The official language of Spain is Spanish, and the country has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.

Independent Yes
Country codes ES, ESP (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Kingdom of Spain
Official languages Spanish
Religion 75.2% Christianity, 21.0% No religion, 3.3% Islam, 0.5% Other
Capital city Madrid
Continent Europe
Time zone UTC⁠±0 to +1 (WET and CET) • Summer (DST) • UTC+1 to +2 (WEST and CEST)
Member of United Nations
European Union
NATO
Population 46,801,571 (2023)
Population density 94 per Km2 (243 people per mi2)
Urban Population 80.3 % of the population is urban (37,543,537 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 40,000
Median age 44.9 years
Total area The total land area is 498,800 Km2 (192,588 sq. miles)
Highest point Teide (3 718 m, 12 198 ft)
Lowest point North Atlantic Ocean
GDP per capita $ 30,103 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Euro (€, EUR)
Calling code +34
Internet TLD .es (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Spain Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Spain

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Madrid 3,255,944
2 Barcelona 1,621,537
3 Valencia 814,208
4 Sevilla 703,206
5 Zaragoza 674,317
6 Malaga 568,305
7 Murcia 436,870
8 Palma 401,270
9 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 381,847
10 Bilbao 354,860
11 Alicante 334,757
12 Cordoba 328,428
13 Valladolid 317,864
14 Vigo 297,332
15 Gijon 277,554
16 Eixample 266,477
17 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 257,038
18 Latina 256,644
19 Carabanchel 253,678
20 A Coruna 246,056
21 Puente de Vallecas 244,151
22 Sant Marti 235,719
23 Gasteiz / Vitoria 235,661
24 Granada 234,325
25 Elche 230,112
26 Ciudad Lineal 228,171
27 Oviedo 224,005
28 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 222,417
29 Fuencarral-El Pardo 220,085
30 Badalona 219,547
31 Cartagena 211,996
32 Terrassa 210,941
33 Jerez de la Frontera 207,532
34 Sabadell 206,493
35 Mostoles 206,478
36 Alcala de Henares 204,574
37 Pamplona 198,491
38 Fuenlabrada 197,836
39 Almeria 188,810
40 Leganes 186,066
41 San Sebastian 185,357
42 Sants-Montjuic 183,120
43 Santander 182,700
44 Castello de la Plana 180,005
45 Burgos 178,966
46 Albacete 169,716
47 Horta-Guinardo 168,092
48 Alcorcon 167,967
49 Getafe 167,164
50 Nou Barris 166,310
51 San Blas-Canillejas 157,367
52 Salamanca 155,619
53 Tetuan de las Victorias 155,000
54 Logrono 152,107
55 La Laguna 150,661
56 City Center 149,718
57 Huelva 148,806
58 Arganzuela 148,797
59 Badajoz 148,334
60 Sarria-Sant Gervasi 147,912
61 Sant Andreu 147,732
62 Salamanca 147,707
63 Chamberi 145,934
64 Usera 141,189
65 Tarragona 140,323
66 Chamartin 140,000
67 Lleida 135,919
68 Marbella 134,623
69 Leon 134,305
70 Villaverde 126,802
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