In other countries, a distinction is made between the land flag and the civil, state and naval ensigns.
The civil ensigns that are different from the general national flag can be grouped into a number of categories.
Australia[1]BangladeshThe BahamasFijiIndiaJamaicaMalaysiaMauritiusNew ZealandNigeriaPakistan Saudi Arabia Solomon IslandsUnited Arab Emirates[2]United Kingdom[3]Source:[4] British Virgin IslandsCayman IslandsFalkland IslandsGibraltarGuernseyIsle of ManJerseyTurks and Caicos IslandsIn some cases, the Blue Ensign may be flown in lieu of the Red Ensign if a number of merchant vessels crew are former Royal Navy personnel or current Royal Navy Reservists, or commanded by an officer of the Royal Navy Reserve.
United KingdomIndiaSri LankaSeveral countries have civil ensigns that are very different from the national flag.
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