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==Other Flags Used in Westarctica== | ==Other Flags Used in Westarctica== | ||
Regions of Westarctica are permitted to utilize flags of their own design provided they are first approved by the Grand Duke. This permission is typically only granted for semi-autonomous regions such as colonies and overseas territories. | Regions of Westarctica are permitted to utilize flags of their own design provided they are first approved by the Grand Duke. This permission is typically only granted for semi-autonomous regions such as colonies and overseas territories. | ||
===Colonial Flag of the Balleny Islands=== | |||
[[File:BALLENYISLANDSFLAG copy.jpg|thumb|200px|Colonial Flag of the Balleny Islands]] | |||
The flag of the [[Balleny Islands]] was created by [[Duke of Sherman|Jorge Fernandez Vidal]] shortly after assuming the role of Governor of the Balleny Islands. | |||
The flag of the islands is the 2004 - 2008 flag of Westarctica with the colors reversed and the coat of arms of the Balleny Islands in the upper left quadrant in place of the crown of Westarctica. The coat of arms features heraldic devices from Spain, France, and the region where Mr. Vidal was born, as well as an emperor penguin, a symbol of Westarctica. | |||
===Colonial Flag of Calsahara=== | ===Colonial Flag of Calsahara=== | ||
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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. | 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. | |||
[[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Symbols of Westarctica]] | ||