Flag of British Indian Ocean Territory
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The flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory was adopted on November 8, 1990.
The Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory is similar to the flags of other British dependencies and colonies as it has the Union Jack 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 ratified in 1990 may have been merely 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. The only settlements on the Islands are the Anglo-American naval and air facilties.
There appears to be no seperate flag for the Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory. In any case the Commissioner is based at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London and would not be able to fly a Commissioner's flag in most cases.
