Flag_of_British_Indian_Ocean_Territory
Flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory
State flag and ensign of the British Indian Ocean Territory
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 flag was initially intended to be used by the Commissioner but has gained semi-official status as a territorial flag for use on land.[1]