The Scillonian Cross ( kw, Baner Syllan) is a county flag created in 2002 for the Isles of Scilly,

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. The flag was designed by the ''Scilly News'', and received positive support from its readers in a popular vote, leading to it being officially registered with the

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as the official flag for the islands. The flag's design consists of a white cross over an orange and blue background, with five white stars in the upper-right canton. Each part of the design represents a significant element for Isles of Scilly: the upper orange colour represents the orange-hued sunsets the islands are known for; the lower blue colour represents the surrounding sea around the isles; while the stars represent the isles' locations.

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