flag: British Indian Ocean Territory

A flag representing a remote and politically complex part of the world. This is the banner of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), which comprises the Chagos Archipelago. The flag is unique among British territories. While it has the Union Jack in the corner, the rest of the flag features white and blue wavy lines to symbolize the waters of the Indian Ocean. A palm tree and St Edward's Crown are placed over the waves.

Due to the territory's history, including the displacement of the Chagossian people and the presence of a major military base on Diego Garcia, this emoji is often used in very specific political, historical, and geographical discussions. It represents a beautiful but contested part of the world with a complicated past and present.