Flag of Australia
Flag Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Australia look like?
The flag of Australia, known as "Australian National Flag", features the colors Blue, Red, White. The Union Jack represents historical ties to Britain. The Commonwealth Star has seven points for the states and territories. The Southern Cross represents Australia's location.
When was the flag of Australia adopted?
The current flag of Australia was officially adopted in 1954.
What do the colors of the Australian flag represent?
The Union Jack represents historical ties to Britain. The Commonwealth Star has seven points for the states and territories. The Southern Cross represents Australia's location.
About Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- 21,262,641
- Area
- 7 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar
- Languages
- English 76.8%, Mandarin 1.6%, Italian 1.4%, Arabic 1.3%, Greek 1.2%, Cantonese 1.2%, Vietnamese 1.1%, other 10.4%, unspecified 5% (2011 est.)
- ISO Code
- AU / AUS
- Calling Code
- +61
- Domain
- au