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===Flag of the Protectorate of Westarctica (2010 - 2014)=== | ===Flag of the Protectorate of Westarctica (2010 - 2014)=== | ||
[[File:Flag_of_Westarctica_Protectorate.gif|thumb|180px|Flag of the Protectorate]] | |||
On 2 June 2010, the government of [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]] was overthrown in a coup led by the [[Grand Ducal Cabinet]] and the former [[Grand Duke Travis]]. | |||
After the coup was completed, a transitional government was announced on 4 June 2010. This new government swept away the monarchy in the nation and removed all elements of the crown and religion from the national symbols. No longer a Grand Duchy, Westarctica was declared a territorial protectorate. | |||
The flag of the Protectorate of Westarctica was the flag of Estonia turned upside down. A tri-color theme was selected to emphasize the departure of the monarchy and the rise of a civilian government administered by the people. The flag of Estonia happened to contain the colors of previous Westarctican flags: | |||
* Black - symbolizing the long night of the Antarctic winter. | |||
* Blue - symbolizing the cold temperatures of the Antarctic climate. | |||
* White - symbolizing the polar ice cap which covers most of Westarctica's surface. | |||
It was the first flag of Westarctica to be created as a physical item and to fly on an actual flag pole. It flew outside the Consulate of Westarctica to Orange County (located in Garden Grove, California) for one hour in 2012. | |||
===Flag of Westarctica (2014 - Present)=== | ===Flag of Westarctica (2014 - Present)=== | ||