País LLïonés

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According to some minor secessionist parties which call for its independence from Spain the País Llïonés or Leonese Country would encompass roughly the territory of the proposed Comunidad Autónoma de León (current Spanish provinces of León, Salamanca and Zamora in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León) as well as parts of northeastern Portugal in Bragança. Its capital would be the city of León, now capital of the eponymous province.

The País Llïonés is inspired by the Kingdom of León, but it is worthwhile to note that it doesn't claim the northern part of the ancient Kingdom, the Principality of Asturias, now an autonomous community of its own within Spain. Although the majority of the population speak Spanish, the supporters of independence promote the use of the Leonese language, or Llïonés.

The proposed flag for this country would be the current flag, red with the Leonese shield in the centre (on a white background a crowned red lion) surmounted by a crown.