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Oceania

Flag of Australia

Capital: Canberra

Difficulty
Medium
Country code
AU
Flag ID
flag:au
Flag of Australia

Meaning and history

The Union Jack represents British heritage, the Southern Cross represents Australia's location in the Southern Hemisphere. The large star represents the federation.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Canton
  • Plain

Symbols

  • Union Jack
  • Southern Cross

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