Turks and Caicos Islands .tc

Meaning of the Flag

The current flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands was adopted on 7 November 1968, and modified in 1999. Prior to this, the islands had several different flags either proposed or utilised.

Flag History

1. 1869–1872
   This alternative was proposed by Melfort Campbell, who was the Council President of the islands from 1869 to 1872, as a simplification, due to the difficulty and expense of emblazoning the coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands onto a Union flag.
2. 1951–1957
   

   Flag in use 1951–1957.
3. 1958–1967
   

   Flag in use 1958–1967.
4. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
5. 1968–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1968.

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