The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag
National Flag of British Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag Display
Quick Facts About British Indian Ocean Territory and flag of British Indian Ocean Territory
- Adopted:
- Aspect Ratio:
- 1:2
- Capital:
- Diego Garcia
- Population:
- 0 permanent; up to ~2,000 military/personnel
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag - Description
The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory features a Union Jack in the canton, with white and blue wavy stripes and a palm tree with a crown. It represents the British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean.
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
The Union Jack signifies British sovereignty; the wavy stripes represent the Indian Ocean; the palm tree highlights the tropical atolls; the crown denotes royal authority
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag - History and Origins
Granted by Queen Elizabeth II on the 25th anniversary of the territory’s creation in 1990, as a flag for the Commissioner. It now holds semi‑official status on land
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag - Design Elements
Blue Ensign base with Union Jack canton; seven horizontal white wavy stripes; green palm rising from base with St Edward's Crown atop. Proportion 1:2
The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Used on land by territory officials and military bases (e.g., Diego Garcia). The Commissioner flies it when in office. It ranks below the Union Flag under British Overseas Territories flag protocols .
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag represent?
The Union Jack signifies British sovereignty; the wavy stripes represent the Indian Ocean; the palm tree highlights the tropical atolls; the crown denotes royal authority
When was the The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag adopted?
The British Indian Ocean Territory flag was adopted on 8 November 1990, marking an important milestone in the country's development as an independent nation.
What is the aspect ratio of the The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag?
The British Indian Ocean Territory flag has an aspect ratio of 1:2, which determines the proportional relationship between its width and height for official display purposes.