Flag of Gibraltar
The flag of Gibraltar is a lengthened sign of the Coat of arms of Gibraltar, approved by Royal Warrant Queen Isabella of Castile on 10 July, 1502. The flag has a rectangular shape, partitioned into two bands of white (top) and red (bottom) color. The white band is twice the width of the red band. A three-towered red-colored castle lies in the center of the white band, with a golden key hanging from the central tower. The golden key is believed to denote the fortress' importance.
The flag is a representation of Gibraltarian patriotism, and is extremely well-liked amongst Gibraltarians. For the Gibraltar National Day (10 September), numerous Gibraltar homes and offices fly the flag from their windows and balconies, and a number of folks even dress and cover their vehicles with the flag for national day celebrations. This was as well seen throughout the 2004 merriment of the tercentenary of British Gibraltar.
