British Indian Ocean Territory .io

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory is similar to the flags of other British dependencies and colonies as it has the Union Flag in the upper hoist-side corner. The palm tree and crown are symbols of the territory.

Flag History

1. 1990
   The flag was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on the 25th anniversary of the British Indian Ocean Territory's creation in 1990.
2. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
3. 1903–1953
   

   Flag in use 1903–1953.
4. 1925–1946
   

   Flag in use 1925–1946.
5. 1952–1960
   

   Flag in use 1952–1960.
6. 1952–1980
   

   Flag in use 1952–1980.
7. 1951–1957
   

   Flag in use 1951–1957.
8. 1958–1967
   

   Flag in use 1958–1967.
9. 1967–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1967.

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