The flag of Asturias shows the "Cruz de la Victoria" (Victory Cross). Image File history File links Flag_of_Asturias. ... Capital Oviedo Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 10th  10 604 km²  2,1% Population  â€“ Total (2005)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 13th  1 076 635  2,4%  101,53/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Asturian  â€“ Spanish  asturian  asturianu  asturiano Statute of Autonomy January 11, 1982 Parliamentary representation  â€“ Congress seats  â€“ Senate seats  8  2... The traditional form of the Christian cross, known as the Latin cross. ...

According to legend, this flag was flown by Don Pelayo (later King Pelayo), in the decisive Battle of Covadonga against the Moors in 722. This battle, fought in the mountains of Asturias was recognized as the start of the "Reconquista" or Re-conquest of Spain from Moorish domination. Pelayo (in Spanish), Pelágio (in Portuguese), or Pelagius (in Latin) (690–737) was the founder of the Kingdom of Asturias, ruling from 718 until his death. ... Combatants Kingdom of Asturias Andalusian Muslims of the Ummayad Commanders Pelayo of Asturias Munuza and Alqama Strength Possibly 300 Unknown Casualties Unknown Unknown The Battle of Covadonga was the first major victory by a Christian military force in Iberia following the Islamic Moors conquest of that region in 711. ... Events 3 January - Kinich Ahkal Mo Naab III takes throne of Maya state of Palenque Battle of Covadonga: First victory of a Christian army over a Muslim army in Spain (probable date) War between Wessex and Sussex Births Deaths Empress Gemmei of Japan Categories: 722 ... The Reconquista (Reconquest) refers to the process for which the Christian Kingdoms of northern Hispania, defeated and conquered the southern Muslim and moorish states of the Iberian Peninsula, existing since the Arab invasion of 711. ...

In 908 the Asturian King Alfonso III the Great ordered that the original wooden cross be clad in gold and precious stones. It is now kept in this form in the Cathedral of Oviedo. Events Battle of Belach Mugna Births Deaths Categories: 908 ... Alfonso III (c. ... Oviedo (Asturian, Uviéu; Latin, Ovetus) is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. ...

The Greek letters Alpha and omega hang from its horizontal part. Alpha (uppercase Α, lowercase α) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ... Note: This article contains special characters. ...