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The '''Flag of Westarctica''' has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a sovereign territory. Although the original flag of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of [[Westarctica]]. | The '''Flag of Westarctica''' has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a [[sovereignty|sovereign]] territory. Although the original flag of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]] was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of [[Westarctica]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Flag of Achaea.jpg|thumb|180px|Flag of Achaea]] | [[File:Flag of Achaea.jpg|thumb|180px|Flag of Achaea]] | ||
[[File:Antarctica Service Medal ribbon.png|thumb|180px|Antarctic Service Medal]] | [[File:Antarctica Service Medal ribbon.png|thumb|180px|Antarctic Service Medal]] | ||
There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a | There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a flagpole. | ||
===Flag of the Achaean Territory (2001 - 2004)=== | ===Flag of the Achaean Territory (2001 - 2004)=== | ||
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The first flag of [[Westarctica]] was designed by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in June 2004 after he was inspired by a vision of an interlinked cross and crown during a Presbyterian church service. The color teal, aside from being wildly popular during the early 2000s, was selected to represent the icy cold of the [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] climate. The color green was chosen because it is the Grand Duke's favorite color. | The first flag of [[Westarctica]] was designed by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in June 2004 after he was inspired by a vision of an interlinked cross and crown during a Presbyterian church service. The color teal, aside from being wildly popular during the early 2000s, was selected to represent the icy cold of the [[Antarctica|Antarctic]] climate. The color green was chosen because it is the Grand Duke's favorite color. | ||
The overall design of the flag was based upon the flags of Nordic countries as well as the flag of Liechtenstein, which features a similar crown. The cross represents Christianity, as Westarctica was founded as a [[Religion in Westarctica|Christian nation]]. The crown represents the authority and person of the Grand Duke. | The overall design of the flag was based upon the flags of Nordic countries as well as the flag of Liechtenstein, which features a similar crown. The cross represents Christianity, as Westarctica was founded as a [[Religion in Westarctica|Christian nation]]. The crown represents the authority and person of the [[Grand Duke]]. | ||
This flag also was never flown on a flagpole or created as anything other than an electronic representation. However, in 2005, an online flag retailer did make physical flags available for sale, but because each element was sewn separately together, the flag cost hundreds of dollars. So far as | This flag also was never flown on a flagpole or created as anything other than an electronic representation. However, in 2005, an online flag retailer did make physical flags available for sale, but because each element was sewn separately together, the flag cost hundreds of dollars. So far as is known, no actual flags were ever created in this design. | ||
===Second Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2008 - 2010)=== | ===Second Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2008 - 2010)=== | ||
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===Colonial Flag of Calsahara=== | ===Colonial Flag of Calsahara=== | ||
[[File:Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg|thumb|200px|Colonial Flag of Calsahara]] | [[File:Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg|thumb|200px|Colonial Flag of Calsahara]] | ||
::''Main article: [[Flag of Calsahara]]'' | |||
The flag of the [[Colony of Calsahara]] was designed by Grand Duke Travis and is based upon the [[Flag of Calsahara|original flag]] of the Realm of Calsahara, which in turn, was simply the flag of Madagascar turned upside down. | The flag of the [[Colony of Calsahara]] was designed by Grand Duke Travis and is based upon the [[Flag of Calsahara|original flag]] of the Realm of Calsahara, which in turn, was simply the flag of Madagascar turned upside down. | ||
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===Flag of Moulton-Berlin=== | ===Flag of Moulton-Berlin=== | ||
[[File:Flag of Moulton-Berlin.jpg||thumb|200px|The Flag of Moulton-Berlin]] | [[File:Flag of Moulton-Berlin.jpg||thumb|200px|The Flag of Moulton-Berlin]] | ||
The flag of the [[Mount Berlin|Duchy of Moulton-Berlin]] is square rather than the usual 2:1 ratio. | The flag of the [[Mount Berlin|Duchy of Moulton-Berlin]] is square rather than the usual 2:1 ratio. It was designed by His Grace, the [[Duke of Moulton-Berlin]]. | ||
The first and fourth quarters are per cross bearing a silver anchor. These quarters represent the Moulton region. | The first and fourth quarters are per cross bearing a silver anchor. These quarters represent the [[Mount Moulton|Moulton region]]. Moulton is home to the famous Icefalls. The green and blue represent the land and water. The anchor signifies the importance of the water, or specifically the falls, to the identity of the region. | ||
The second and third quarters represent the Berlin Region. | The second and third quarters represent the Berlin Region. This region is named for [[Mount Berlin]], an inactive volcano. These quarters feature a black pellet charged with a golden phoenix. | ||
Given the Duke of Moulton-Berlin's relative retirement from Westarctican affairs, this flag hasn't seen use since 2010. | Given the Duke of Moulton-Berlin's relative retirement from Westarctican affairs, this flag hasn't seen use since 2010. | ||
==Flag in Antarctica== | |||
[[File:Continent Flag1.jpg|300px|thumb|The Flag of Westarctica in Antarctica]] | |||
Since the formation of Westarctica, it has been a stated goal of the government to carry the flag to [[Antarctica]] as a demonstration to the world and other [[micronation]]s that Westarctica is not merely a hobby project created to pass the time or a simulated nation. On 23 November 2023, the flag of Westarctica was unfurled on the [[Antarctic Peninsula]] by anthropologist Ashley Meredith and her husband after having been similarly photographed with a colony of [[Adélie penguin]]s on [[D'Hainaut Island]] three days prior. | |||
The arrival of the flag on the continent of Antarctica is considered a major event in the history of [[Westarctica]] and a sign of the nation's commitment to conducting operations in the southern polar region. | |||
[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | ||
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