The flag of the Cayman Islands features a blue field with a British Union Jack in the canton (the upper left corner). Beneath the Union Jack, the flag displays the Cayman Islands coat of arms, which features a turtle, a pineapple, and a lion holding a cross. The blue represents the sea, the Union Jack symbolizes the islands' British heritage, and the coat of arms reflects the local culture and natural resources. Adopted in 1958, this flag signifies the islands' ties to the United Kingdom while also highlighting their unique identity within the Caribbean region.