Flag of the Cayman Islands
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| Use | Civil and state flag, state ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1999 |
| Design | A British blue ensign with the coat of arms of the Cayman Islands in the fly |
The flag of the Cayman Islands consists of a Blue Ensign defaced with the British overseas territory's coat of arms. Adopted in 1959[1] to supplement the Union Jack and to replace the flag of the Colony of Jamaica, it has been the flag of the Cayman Islands since the territory was granted self-government that year.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Smith, Whitney (27 July 2011). "Flag of Cayman Islands". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ↑ Ferguson, James A.; Winker, Carol Ann; Ebanks, Elizabeth Pat (3 March 2021). "Cayman Islands – History". Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
