Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory
What the flag means
- Wavy white and blue lines — the waters of the Indian Ocean
- Palm tree — the coconut palms of the Chagos islands
- Crown with the Union Jack — the British monarch and the link to Britain
No law defining the design was found. · Adopted 1990
Highlights
- 🏝️ Pristine Indian Ocean atolls
- 🌊 A huge marine reserve
- 🐠 Untouched ocean ecosystems
- 🐢 A haven for sea turtles
- 🌴 Remote palm-covered isles
Quick facts
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Status
British Overseas Territory- Area
- 60 km²
- Capital
- Diego Garcia
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
