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Does the seven pointed star on the Australian flag represent the states and territories of australia?
Yes.Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory), and the seven external, or offshore, territories.
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What do the stars represent in australian flag?
The stars on the Australian flag represent the Southern Cross constellation, which is a prominent feature in the southern hemisphere sky. The large seven-pointed star represents the six states and territories of Australia, with the seventh point symbolizing the territories of the country.
Does the seven-pointed star on the Australian flag represent the states and territories of Australia?
Yes.Each point on the Federation star (also known as the Commonwealth star) represents each of the six Australian states. The seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory), and the seven external, or offshore, territories.
The seven pointed star on the Australia flag represent the states and territories of Australia?
No. It represents the southern cross.
Is the seven pointed star on the Australia flag represent the states and territories of Australia?
No. It represents the southern cross.
What does the 5 pointed star mean on the Australia flag?
Originally, the Commonwealth or Federation Star had six points, one representing each of the states. The seventh point was added in 1908 to represent all of the Australian territories.
What does the large seven pointed star represent on the Australian coat of arms?
The seven point star represents the 6 colonies of Australia and the British empire.
What do the red stripes and stars mean on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag does not have red stripes. In the top right hand corner of the Australian flag is the Union Jack, the original flag of Britain, the country that colonised Australia. The Southern Cross, positioned on the right hand side of the flag, is a constellation visible from all of Australia's states and territories, and which was vital to early ships' navigation. In the bottom left hand corner is the Federation Star, a seven pointed star which represents the six colonies, with one point to represent Australia's many territories (mainland and offshore).
Are there any elements of the Australian flag that are unique to Australia?
The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star) is unique to Australia. It is a seven-pointed star, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh point representing all the territories of Australia, e.g. the two mainland and numerous external (offshore) territories.
What does the commonwealth star represent?
The Commonwealth star, or Federation star is a seven-pointed star unique to Australia. There is one point for each of the six states of Australia, and the seventh point represents all of Australia's mainland and offshore territories.
What do the stars represent on the Australia flag?
Sourced from The Australian National Flag Association: The Commonwealth or Federation Star represents the federation of all lands and people in the nation. The points on the star represent the unity of the six States, with a seventh point representing the federal Territories. The star as a whole represents Australia's bright aims for the future. It is known as the Commonwealth Star.
What is the star at the left hand side corner of the Australian flag known as?
The seven-pointed star in the lower left quarter of the Australian flag is known as the Commonwealth Star, or the Federation Star. Six of the star's points represent the six original states of the Commonwealth of Australia, while the seventh point represents the territories and/or any future states.
What do the stars on the Australian flag represant?
The five stars on the right hand side of the Australian flag represent the constellation called 'The Southern Cross'. This constellation is unique to the southern skies, and was a valuable navigation aid to early sailors. The seven-pointed star beneath the Union Jack is the Commonwealth star, or Federation star. It has seven points, with six of the points representing the six states of Australia, and the seventh representing Australia's two mainland territories as well as its numerous external (offshore) territories.
