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 …

Although the meaning of this word is flag, it is actually used only for the Basque flag. While not a flag of a nation-state, it nevertheless serves as unifying symbol for Basque everywhere.

Sep 17, 2019 · Learn about the history and symbolism of the Basque flag, the ikurriña, both within the Basque Country and the Basque diaspora.

Sep 27, 2024 · Explore the history and meaning behind the Basque flag, the Ikurriña, a symbol of Basque identity and pride.

Nov 4, 2025 · The Ikurriña, the flag of the Basque Country, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Basque identity and pride. Designed in 1894 by Sabino Arana and his brother Luis …

Sep 27, 2025 · The Basque flag was created in 1894 by Sabino Arana (founder of Basque nationalism), and the name of the flag is Ikurriña, although the meaning of this word is "flag."

On January 19, 1977 the use of the flag of the Basque Country was allowed and in 1979, thanks to the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country, the ikurriña became the official flag of the …

The flag of the Basque Country is plain red with a white St. George's Cross and a green St. Andrew's Cross. The colour red represents the blood spilled during the struggle for freedom, …

The ikurrina flag (in Basque) [1] or ikurriña (Spanish spelling of the Basque term) [2] is a Basque symbol and the official flag of the Basque Country Autonomous Community of Spain. This flag …

The flag of the Basque Country, with its striking combination of red, green, and white, serves as a powerful symbol of the region’s history, cultural unity, and aspirations for self-governance.