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La Bandera de España

La Bandera de España. Click on the images on this Spanish Coat of Arms to find out what the different symbols mean.

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La Bandera de España

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  1. La Bandera de España

  2. Click on the images on this Spanish Coat of Arms to find out what the different symbols mean.

  3. On the map above, you can see that Spain used to be split into several different Kingdoms. The castle that you see on the Spanish coat of arms represents the Kingdom of Castilla. There are many different castles throughout this area of Spain.

  4. On the map above, you can see that Spain used to be split into several different Kingdoms. The castle that you see on the Spanish coat of arms represents the Kingdom of León. León is the Spanish word for Lion. This area in Spain used to be the center for gold trade.

  5. On the map above, you can see that Spain used to be split into several different Kingdoms.This symbol on the Spanish flag represents the Kingdom of Aragón. The small islands to the east of Spain were also part of this kingdom.

  6. On the map above, you can see that Spain used to be split into several different Kingdoms.This symbol on the Spanish flag represents the Kingdom of Navarra. To this day, an ancient tribe of people (Los Vascos) still live in this area of Spain with their own language and culture.

  7. On the map above, you can see that Spain used to be split into several different Kingdoms.This symbol on the Spanish flag represents the Kingdom of Granada. The symbol on the flag is a “granada” or pomegranate, which represents the motto of this region: “To reign is bittersweet.”

  8. This symbol on Spain’s coat of arms represents a royal family, the Bourbons. This family was so powerful, they had Bourbon family members on the throne in parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

  9. These two pillars are called the Pillars of Hercules, which represent the mountain peaks on opposite sides of the Strait of Gibraltar, the waterway opening from the Atlantic Ocean into the Mediterranean Sea. España

  10. PLVS VLTRA “PLVS VLTRA” is the Latin phrase, “Plus Ultra.” This is Spain’s motto, which means “Further Beyond” in English. A long time ago, many people believed that you could go No Further Beyond the Strait of Gibraltar, because it was the end of the world. Now knowing that this isn’t true, “Further Beyond” encourages everyone to push further and beyond, explore the world, and reach their potential.

  11. This crown represents the Roman Empire, which ruled over Spain for many years before Spain gained its independence as a country. An imperial crown is used during the coronation ceremony when a new king is crowned.

  12. This crown represents the monarchy of Spain. Spain’s still has a King and Queen who reign as figureheads or symbols of the country. The picture to the right shows the current monarchs of Spain, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. Spain’s constitution also establishes the King as the commander of the country’s armed forces.

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