Castilla-La Mancha
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The flag of Castilla-La Mancha is divided into two horizontal halves: the upper half is crimson red bearing a golden castle, and the lower half is white. The castle represents the historic Kingdom of Castile, whose name literally means 'land of castles,' and the red and white colors echo the traditional Castilian heraldic palette.
The 'La Mancha' part of the name comes from the Arabic word 'al-mansha' meaning dry land, and this is the region where Cervantes set Don Quixote's adventures.
Adopted: 1983
