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The Australian National Flag today has a blue background: the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross.
The Union Jack in the upper left corner (or canton) acknowledges Australia's origin as a British settlement.
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, also known as the Commonwealth Star, a seven pointed star which represents the union of the six colonies at federation. There is a seventh point to represent Australia's many territories (mainland and offshore).
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How is the Australian flag multicultural?
The Australian flag is not multicultural. It represents Australia's British heritage in the use of the Union Jack, and it features the Southern Criss and the Federation Star.
What does the commonwealth star mean - the one on the auatralian flag?
The Commonwealth Star on the Australian flag represents the Australian States and Territories. It has 7 points representing each state and territory.
How does the Australian flag look like What does it symbolize?
The Australian flag shows a union jack on a blue field with white stars. The union jack represents Australia's British heritage, the Southern Cross Constellation represents Australia's location, and the 7 stars represent the 6 territories and Australia.
Why doesn't the Australian flag have an aboriginal symbol on it?
Because Aboriginals weren't considered when the flag was designed. Does the American flag have a representation for Native Americans in the design? The Union Jack in the Australian flag represents the colonial power, the source of language, law and traditions, and the major source of immigrants, at least until WWII.
What does the largest star on the Australian flag represent?
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.
What flag did you have before the Australian flag?
Prior to the Australian flag, all the colonies of Australia observed the Brirish flag.
What does the the things on the Australia flag represents?
On the Australian flag you have the union jack on the left corner , and you have four white stars ,to mark the four corners, of a wast and almost empty Australia.
What are the color on the Australian flag?
The colors on the Australian flag are red, blue and white.
Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?
No flag has to be displayed along another flag. That doesn't make sense at all.I'm not sure if you're complaining like "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" or "Does the Aboriginal Flag have to be displayed along with Australian Flag?" but no.
What is the Australian Flag's nickname?
The Australian flag does not have a nickname.
Which other flag is included on the Australian flag?
The Union Jack of United Kingdom's flag is included on the upper left quadrant of the Australian flag.
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.
