Autonomous Regions
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-present | Flag of Autonomous Region of the Azores. | This flag is similar to the flag of Portugal, used from 1830–1910, except that the Portuguese coat of arms has been removed and been replaced by the Goshawk (in Portuguese: Açor), the symbol of the Azores. | |
| 1978-present | Flag of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. | A blue-gold-blue vertical triband with a red-bordered white Cross of Christ in the center. |
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