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On its own, it doesn't really have a meaning. It is symbolic for the fact that the Southern Cross, a constellation only visible in certain latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere, was crucial in navigation for early ships. The Federation of Australia occurred for a number of reasons, among which was a strong sense of nationalism that pushed for an Australian Identity. When it came to choosing the flag, the people did not want to completely disregard former ties with Britain, so the Union Jack was retained. However, the southern cross was a symbol for Australia, along with the seven-pointed "Federation star".
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What does the british flag on the Australian flag mean?
They are very different. The flag of the United Kingdom, which is referred to as the British flag, appears in the top left corner of the Australian flag. The rest of the Australian flag is blue and has some stars on it, including some representing the Southern Cross, which is a constellation, and the Commonwealth Star.
What do the ausralian stars on the flag mean?
They represent the Southern Cross.
How many points on the southern cross star?
The Southern Cross Star? Do you not mean the Commonwealth Star? (that is the one below the Union Jack on the Australian flag) It has 7 points: One for each state and one for all territories combined.
What does the star's on the new zealand flag mean?
it is to repersent the southern cross
What does the southern cross in the Astrualian falg mean?
The Southern Cross on the Australian flag represents Australia's geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a prominent constellation visible in the southern sky and is a symbol of Australia's indigenous heritage as well as its connection to the southern part of the world.
What do the cross mean on the New Zealand flag?
The Southern Cross on the flag represents NZ's location in the South Pacific Ocean(blue background) :)
What does southern mean?
At the moment the southern cross is an indication of Australian pride, with many choosing to tattoo themselves and attatch southern cross stickers to vehicles. I have a southern cross tattoo as I am about to serve in the military and feel a stong sence of national pride. The soutrhern cross can mean different things to different people. Cheers
What does the Southern Cross on the NZ flag mean?
it's not the southern cross, but the UK Flag because New Zealand was first colonised by the British. http://www.worldflags101.com/n/new-zealand-flag.aspx The Southern Cross on the New Zealand flag represents NZ's location in the South Pacific Ocean (the blue background).
What does red mean on the australian flag?
The red on the Australian flag means the sun on the neverending British Empire.
What does the red the Australian flag mean?
The red on the Australian flag means the sun on the neverending 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).
What does the big star on the NZ flag mean?
The four stars symbolises the constellation 'the Southern Cross', represent the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. The Southern Cross is a prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere, and represents New Zealand's geographical position to the rest of the world.
