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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== | ||
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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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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]] | ||
[[Category:Featured Articles]] | [[Category:Featured Articles]] | ||