Saturday, January 21, 2012
Berkner Island Flag - Antarctica
Flag of Berkner Island, Antarctica
Berkner Island was one of the few places that was truly discovered in modern times, and by an American team at that.
Ice completely surrounds this island. Berkner island came to our awareness in 1957 under the leadership of Finn Ronne, who ironically was not a Finn.
However he was born in Scandinavia. Ethnically a Norwegian but yet, an all American Citizen, who made his home in Maryland. In 1957, the US Navy was his source of income.
This flag is based upon the American Flag - since America truly discovered this Hoth like world down under.
The canton actually depicts a constellation - Octans the eight pointed star compass. Octans is at the bottom of our celestial sphere. The eight pointed star refers to the 'Southern Star' - Sigma Octantis.
Also the stripes are reversed to having white as the dominant color. Instead there are seven white stripes and six red stripes.
Berkner Island was one of the few places that was truly discovered in modern times, and by an American team at that.
Ice completely surrounds this island. Berkner island came to our awareness in 1957 under the leadership of Finn Ronne, who ironically was not a Finn.
However he was born in Scandinavia. Ethnically a Norwegian but yet, an all American Citizen, who made his home in Maryland. In 1957, the US Navy was his source of income.
This flag is based upon the American Flag - since America truly discovered this Hoth like world down under.
The canton actually depicts a constellation - Octans the eight pointed star compass. Octans is at the bottom of our celestial sphere. The eight pointed star refers to the 'Southern Star' - Sigma Octantis.
Also the stripes are reversed to having white as the dominant color. Instead there are seven white stripes and six red stripes.
Alexander Island Flag - Antarctica
Alexander Island Flag - Antarctica
The flag of Alexander Island is based upon the flag of the Russian Navy because it was discovered by a Russian Citizen - Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1821. However Bellingshausen was born in what is now modern day Estonia, thus the colour black is added on the left and right sides.
The flag of Alexander Island is based upon the flag of the Russian Navy because it was discovered by a Russian Citizen - Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1821. However Bellingshausen was born in what is now modern day Estonia, thus the colour black is added on the left and right sides.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Bouvet Island Flag
Bouvet Island Flag
Located in between Africa and Antarctica. This tiny island covered in snow belongs to Norway. It is a modified Norwegian Flag. The blue cross is decorated with four stars reflective of the Southern Cross Constellation and two red sections have been coloured black.
Located in between Africa and Antarctica. This tiny island covered in snow belongs to Norway. It is a modified Norwegian Flag. The blue cross is decorated with four stars reflective of the Southern Cross Constellation and two red sections have been coloured black.
The South African Prince Edwards Island
Prince Edward Island of South Africa
Located in between Africa and Antarctica. The colours of the flag are green, brown, yellow, orange, white and blue. The design is exactly the same as the National Flag of South Africa. Brown was incorporated since it a colour on the new national coat of arms.
Located in between Africa and Antarctica. The colours of the flag are green, brown, yellow, orange, white and blue. The design is exactly the same as the National Flag of South Africa. Brown was incorporated since it a colour on the new national coat of arms.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Coral Sea Islands Flag
Coral Sea Islands Flag, Australia
This flag is based on the Australian Flag. Instead of blue it has a hot pink field. Also the stars have been replaced with two types of starfish. But note the starfish are universal-substitutive, so any kind of starfish can be used. The seven pointed stars of the Southern Cross are skinny five armed starfish of various colours - red, yellow, indigo, light green. Also the smaller five pointed star is replaced with a stout purple star fish. Likewise the large Commonwealth Star has been replaced with a light pink sand dollar. The only element that has remained the same is the English Red Cross, since this is the dominant and national language of Australia. Finally rainbow triangles have replaced the cut up Scottish Flag and broken St. Patrick's red cross.
Starting from one o'clock the colours are yellow, orange, maroon, brown, violet, indigo, blue, and green. The bright colours are reflective of a rainbow and the multitude of colours found at coral reefs. Additionally it is based on the liberal peace and love flags of the mainland. It is also a reminder of various transgendered species that inhabit a coral reef, reminding us that in the natural world gender is not always certain.
This flag is based on the Australian Flag. Instead of blue it has a hot pink field. Also the stars have been replaced with two types of starfish. But note the starfish are universal-substitutive, so any kind of starfish can be used. The seven pointed stars of the Southern Cross are skinny five armed starfish of various colours - red, yellow, indigo, light green. Also the smaller five pointed star is replaced with a stout purple star fish. Likewise the large Commonwealth Star has been replaced with a light pink sand dollar. The only element that has remained the same is the English Red Cross, since this is the dominant and national language of Australia. Finally rainbow triangles have replaced the cut up Scottish Flag and broken St. Patrick's red cross.
Starting from one o'clock the colours are yellow, orange, maroon, brown, violet, indigo, blue, and green. The bright colours are reflective of a rainbow and the multitude of colours found at coral reefs. Additionally it is based on the liberal peace and love flags of the mainland. It is also a reminder of various transgendered species that inhabit a coral reef, reminding us that in the natural world gender is not always certain.
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