What does the cross design in the corner of the Australia flag stand for?

Answer 1

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".

Answer 2

The cross in the upper left quadrant of the Australian flag is the Union Jack. The Union Jack is made up of the combined flags of England (St. George's cross), Scotland (St. Andrew's cross) and Ireland (St. Patrick's cross), and it symbolises the United Kingdom.

The Australian flag came about as the result of a design competition held shortly after Federation in 1901. Five designs were very similar, sharing the prize, and the Union Jack was one of the common themes in many of the designs submitted.

Australia has the Union Jack on its flag because the country was originally settled as a colony of the British Empire. Its constitution and the structure of Parliament are both based on the English system. Australia remains part of the Commonwealth today.

Answer 3

The cross on the flags is a Christian cross.

Answer 4

It is a constilation that can only be seen from Australia

Answer 5

Scotland is one