Basque Country Flag - Symbol of Euskal Herria Identity and Autonomy #1371191 (License: Personal Use)

The Ikurriña features a green background representing the oak tree of Guernica and Basque identity, overlaid with a white saltire (St. Andrew’s cross) symbolizing Christianity and peace, and a red cross (not visible here, as this is a simplified variant or misrendered version-note: authentic Ikurriña includes red). This design reflects centuries of Basque cultural resilience and political aspiration. Though sometimes confused with regional variants, the standard flag remains central to Basque civic life and international representation.

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