Ikurriña

The Ikurriña is the official flag of the Basque Country, an autonomous community in Spain. It features a red field with a white cross and a green Saint Andrew's cross overlaid. Designed in 1894 by member of the Basque nationalist movement, it symbolizes Basque identity, culture, and independence aspirations. The colors represent specific aspects: red for Basque tradition, white for God and the Basque people, and green for the land and hope. The Ikurriña is a symbol of regional pride and is widely used in cultural and political contexts within the Basque Community.