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The flag of Australia is based on the British Blue Ensign —a blue field with the Union Jack in the upper hoist quarter—augmented with a large white seven-pointed star (the Commonwealth Star) and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars ( one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars).
national flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with the Union Jack in the canton and six white stars. Its width-to-length ratio is 1 to 2. Thought was given to an all-Australian flag long before confederation was achieved on January 1, 1901.
Learn about the Australian flag, its design, history, and significance. Find out the meaning of the Commonwealth Star, the Southern Cross, and the Union Jack, and see other official flags and symbols of Australia.
Learn about the origin, design and meaning of the Australian National Flag, the foremost symbol of Australian identity and pride. Find out how to fly the flag on special occasions and download resources from the Commonwealth Flag Network.
Learn about the Australian flag, which was adopted in 1909 and reflects the country's ties to Great Britain and its states and territories. Find out more about the flag's emoji, the indigenous flag and the country's basic information.
The flag of Australia is a national flag. In 1901, Australia became a single country, instead of six separate colonies. A competition was held to design a new flag for the new country. The winning flag has a blue background, the Union Jack, and six stars.
The table contains images of the Australian national flag and of the flags of Australia’s six states and two territories. Larger images of the flags can be viewed by clicking on individual flags. Articles on the country, the states, and the territories and on their respective flag histories can be.
