Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory
- Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory
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Name = British Indian Ocean Territory
Article = the
Use = 110010
Symbol =
Proportion = 1:2
Adoption = 8 November 1990
Design =
Type = National
The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) 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 Indian Ocean Territory. The origin or meaning of the wavy lines is unknown, and their existence is a break from the traditional practice of flags of British colonies or former colonies. It is understood that the flag, which was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on the 25th anniversary of the BIOT in 1990 [ [http://www.cwphonecards.io/Phonecards/Series5.html Official BIOT Emblems] . Cable and Wireless Diego Garcia. Accessed 1 February 2007.] is that of the Commissioner and has only semi-official status.
Given that it is impossible for civilians to visit the British Indian Ocean Territory, it is not clear whether the flag is actually used. However, a video was released by the Naval Support Facility on Diego Garcia. It shows a scene were the flag is being flown. [ [http://www.dg.navy.mil/web/2006/downloads/Command_video/Command%20Video%20New%20Version.wmv Command Video] . Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. Accessed 28 August 2006.] The only settlements on the Islands are the Anglo-American naval and air facilities.
It appears that the flag is also used by the Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory [ [http://flagspot.net/flags/io.html#descr Flags of the World - British Indian Ocean Territory] . Accessed 28 August 2006] . The Commissioner is based at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. [ [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/io.html#Govt CIA - The World Factbook -- British Indian Ocean Territory] . Accessed 28 August 2006] .
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