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12 Δεκ 2023 · Tenerife, a Spanish island located off the northwest coast of Africa, may seem like an unlikely place to find a flag that shares similarities with Scotland. However, the reason why Tenerife has a flag that resembles Scotland’s flag is rooted in its colonial history.
- Why Does Tenerife Have a Scotland Flag - Canary Islands, Spain
As a tribute to the Scottish influence on the island, the...
- Tenerife and Scotland Flag - Canary Islands, Spain
Tenerife, a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean, is known...
- Why Does Tenerife Have a Scotland Flag - Canary Islands, Spain
12 Δεκ 2023 · As a tribute to the Scottish influence on the island, the Tenerife government adopted the Scotland flag as part of its official emblem. The blue and white St Andrew’s Cross represents the strong ties between Tenerife and Scotland, symbolizing the historical partnership and shared heritage.
14 Ιουν 2024 · The flags of Scotland and the Canary island of Tenerife are both navy blue with a white diagonal cross, known as St Andrew’s Cross. They’re pretty much identical, aside from the fact that the Scottish one is a slightly darker shade of blue.
The flag of Tenerife is a white saltire (or Cross of Burgundy or St Andrew's Cross) [1] over a blue field. The arms of the cross are approximately one fifth the width of the flag and the field is navy blue (azul marino).
12 Δεκ 2023 · Tenerife, a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean, is known for its distinctive flag. The flag of Tenerife consists of two vertical stripes, one white and one blue. The white stripe represents purity and the blue stripe symbolizes the sea that surrounds the island.
However, according to the most common theory, the flag was adopted just as a mark of respect to the bravery of the Scottish sailors in the Battle of Santa Cruz of 1797, an amphibious assault by the Royal Navy on the port city of Tenerife.
How does the Tenerife flag compare to Scotland? The saltire is the flag of Tenerife by an Order issued on 9 May 1989. The flag of this Canary island indeed closely resembles the flag of Scotland, the difference is a navy blue field - a darker shade of blue than the Scottish.
