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Flag ID · Régions françaises ·Jul 29, 2026

Catalonia: Meaning and History

History of the flag

The flag of Catalonia is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to the IXth century, and is based on the coat of arms of the Counts of Barcelona.

It was made official in 1979.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The yellow comes from the golden shield of the Count of Barcelona.
Guifred le Poilu is said to have drawn these red bars with four fingers soaked in blood when he was wounded during a battle against the Normans while victoriously defending the Frankish emperor.

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