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The Stars on the Australian Banner represent the Southern Cross, a constellation that is visible only in the Southern Hemisphere. If I am not mistaken, the related country of New Zealand ( for many years their armed forces were combined the ANZACS) has the motto of Heaven"s Light Our Guide! This refers to the constellation with added religious connotations.
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What name is given to the large star on the Australian flag?
The star is known as the Commonwealth Star, or the Federation star.
What does the larger white star on the Australian flag mean?
All the different stats in Australia
How many points does the large star on the Australian flag have and what does it represent?
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.
Which contreys flag has a large white star on a blue background?
Australia
What is the name of the biggest star on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag features the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
What does the Commonwealth star of the Australian flag symbolise?
The Commonwealth Star of the Australian flag has seven points, one for each State and one for the Territories.
Is Sirius the federation star on the Australian flag?
No. Sirius does not feature on the Australian flag. The large star known as the Commonwealth Star or Federation Star is so named 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.
What does the single star represent on the Australian flag?
The commonwealth star
What is the difference between the Austalian and the Chinese Flag?
The Chinese flag is red with one large yellow 5 pointed star in the top left hand corner with a crescent of four smaller 5 pointed stars slightly to the right of the large star. The Australian flag is blue with the Union Jack in the top left hand corner. Below the Union Jack is the white 7 pointed Commonwealth Star, each point representing a state. On the right side of the flag are a group of 5 white 7 pointed stars representing the Southern Cross (constellation). So the Chinese and Australian flags appear to be almost identical.
What flag is red with a white moon and star?
The flag that is red with a white moon and star is the flag of Turkey.
How many stars on Texas state flag?
There is one large white star on the Texas state flag, representing unity among the state's citizens.
You want know how Liberian flag is?
It is based on and similar to the US flag with eleven red and white stripes and a single large white star on a blue field.
