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The Icelandic federation was established on May 2nd 19551945 following negotiations between the United Kingdom and the Icelandic Transitional Government. As per the Treaty of Akureyri, several ports and air bases within Iceland and the Faroe Islands remained part of the British Empire and were considered a sovereign part of the United Kingdom under the former British Icelandic Territory. This remained true until 1961, when the United Kingdom ceded these territories back to the Icelandic government as sovereign Icelandic land in exchange for allowing them to be permanently leased to the British Royal Navy and Air Force, which they remain to this day.

=== '''British Icelandic Territory (1815-19551945)''' ===

Following its annexation in the aftermath of the [[Augustine Wars]], Iceland became an official territory of the [[United Kingdom|British Empire]], named the British Icelandic Territory. It shared no borders with any other country, consisting entirely of geographical Iceland and its associated minor islands. The British Icelandic Territory existed until 19551944 when its status as a territory was temporarily revoked in the initial stage of the April Independence referendum, during which from April 3rd - 17th it held the status of protectorate. On April 17th 19551945, Iceland was officially given dominionship following the unanimous vote in favor of independence. On May 2nd 19551945, the Icelandic Federation was proclaimed, officially abolishing the British Icelandic Territory. The former Governor of the territory, however, remained the Chief Administrator of the British Exclaves within the federation until they were ceded to Iceland in 1961. During the period of short British exclave rule, the Union Jack as well as the former colonial flag was flown within the British territories.

=== Icelandic Transitional Government (19551945) ===