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 Federation Star is a seven pointed star on the Australian flag. 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, mainland and offshore.
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.
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.
The Federation Star has seven points. 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 large star on the Australian flag has seven points. There is one point for each of the six states, and the seventh point represents all of Australia's territories, that is, the two mainland territories and the seven offshore territories. For this reason, the star is called the Federation Star, or Commonwealth Star.
The Commonwealth star represents federation. It has one point for each state of the Commonwealth, plus one for the territories.
The 7th star was added to represent the 2 territorys
The largest star on the Australian flag is known as the Commonwealth Star, or Federation Star. Its seven points represent the six states and numerous territories (mainland and off-shore) of Australia. The star represents the states coming together in Federation.
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.
This is the Federation Star because its seven points represent the six states and numerous territories (mainland and off-shore) of Australia. The star represents the states coming together in Federation.
There are three main parts to the Australian flag:The Union Jack - representing the foundations of Australia, as it was colonised by Great Britainthe Southern Cross - a constellation familiar to all Australiansthe Federation Star or Commonwealth Star - a seven pointed star, with a point for each of the six states and one point to represent all the territories, mainland and offshore
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.