Flag of Gibraltar - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Gibraltar features a red castle with a key on a white and red background.It symbolizes strength, strategic importance, and Gibraltar’s historic role as a gateway between continents.

The National Flag of Gibraltar

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Gibraltar Flag Facts

CountryGibraltar (British Overseas Territory)
CapitalGibraltar
CurrencyGibraltar Pound (GIP)
Official LanguageEnglish
ISO Country CodeGIB
Adopted On8 November 1982
Design ByBased on the arms granted by Spain in 1502
National Day10 September (National Day)
National SongGod Save the King
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsWhite, Red, Yellow, and Black
DesignWhite field over red with a three-towered red castle from which hangs a gold key
Center SymbolCastle and Key
Meaning of WhitePeace and neutrality
Meaning of RedStrength and courage
Symbolism of CastleStrength and the fortress nature of Gibraltar
Symbolism of KeyGibraltar’s strategic position as the “Key to the Mediterranean”
Cultural InfluenceReflects medieval heraldry and Gibraltar’s strategic history
Unique FeatureThe key symbolizes control of access between the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
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