The referendum of the autonomous process of Andalusia was held on February 28th,1980. The Statute of Autonomy was approved in 1981. It is a Magna Carta. This document guarantees:
- Freedom, equality and justice
- Fundamental rights
- Institutions
La Junta de Andalucía is the institution that organizes the government of the Community. It is formed by the Parliament and the Governing Council.
- The Parliament represents Andalusian people, which is formed by the deputies who are chosen by vote every four years. The members make laws, elect the President of the Community and must control the Governing Council.
- The Governing Council is formed by the President and Councillors in different areas: Education, Health, Labour, etc. They must enforce laws and administer the money of the Community. They must allow access to education, culture and a job. They must also improve health services and roads. In addition to protecting the environment and our heritage, among other things.
- The Superior Court of Andalucía judges people who commit crimes.
Andalucía's symbols: flag, anthem and coat of arms
The flag of Andalusia consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: green, white and green. The colours evoke the Andalusian landscape, they symbolize the values of peace (white) and hope in the future (green). The Greek hero Hercules appears between two columns in the coat of arms, he is dominating two lions as a sign of strength.
The motto says: "Andalucía for itself, for Spain and for humanity".
The lyrics of the anthem (hymn) was written by Blas Infante (Casares, Málaga, 1885 - Sevilla, 1936). He was a politician, historian, anthropologist, musicologist, philosopher, ideologue, and Andalusian writer, considered "Father of Andalusian nationalism http:. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xwwntp91XA
The white and green flag
returns after centuries of war
to tell peace and hope
under the sun of our land.
Andalusians, arise!
Ask for land and freedom!
Be Free Andalucía,
Spain and humanity.
Andalusians want
again be
what we were:
men of light, we gave men
a soul.
Vocabulary
Flag
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Bandera
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Peace
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Paz
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Parliament
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Parlamento
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Governing Council
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Consejo, junta o comisión de gobierno
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Deputies
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Diputados
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To approve
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Aprobar
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To enforce
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Hacer cumplir
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Health
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Salud
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To protect
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Proteger
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Environment
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Medio ambiente
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Heritage
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Herencia
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Court
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Corte
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To judge
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Juzgar
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To commit
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Cometer
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Law
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Ley
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Freedom
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Libertad
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Equality
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Igualdad
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Justice
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Justicia
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Councillors
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Consejero
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To allow
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Permitir
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Institutions
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Instituciones
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Symbol
To symbolize
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Símbolo
Simbolizar |
Anthem
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Himno
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Coat of arms
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Escudo de armas
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Stripes
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Rayas
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width
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ancho, anchura
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Landscape
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Paisaje
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Values
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Valores
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Columns
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Columnas
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Sign
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Señal
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Strength
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Fuerza
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Motto
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Lema
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To say
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Decir
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To dominate
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Dominar
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