Tristan da Cunha

Flag of Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha forms part of the federated British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. I have dealt with a little of the history on the Saint Helena page, however, the new constitution of 2009 gave the islands of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha equal status within the territory, and allowed the two islands the opportunity to introduce their own flags. At the time of writing, Tristan da Cunha had introduced its own Coat of Arms and flag, and the island of Ascension had begun the process of creating its own symbols.

Tristan da Cunha famously has been called the most remote place on earth to live. 

The islands coat of arms was created in 2002, and finally entered into full use with the new constitution of 2009. It features a blue and white shield emblazoned with 4 Albatrosses. The supporters are Tristan rock lobsters, the islands main export. A naval crown is placed upon the top of the helmet on top, and a Tristan longboat is placed on the crown.

The flag was also introduced in tandem with the coat of arms in 2002, a British blue ensign with the coat of arms emblazoned on the fly.