Country Facts
- Population
- 26 million
- Area
- 7,692,000 km²
- Calling Code
- +61
- Currency
- AUD $
🇦🇺 AU / AUS
Australia Flag Encyclopedia
Australia is located in Oceania. Its capital is Canberra. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.
Capital
Canberra
Continent
Oceania
ISO Alpha-2
AU
Landmarks
- Sydney Opera House
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
Flag Meaning
Australia is located in Oceania, with Canberra as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.
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Australia / AU
Deep Study Profile
Australia's flag combines the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. It is a key example of a flag shaped by Commonwealth history and southern-hemisphere astronomy.
Flag Design Notes
- The Union Jack appears in the canton.
- The Southern Cross constellation creates the main star pattern on the fly side.
- The large Commonwealth Star sits below the canton.
Memory and Quiz Tips
- Look for the Union Jack plus white stars on a blue field.
- Use Canberra as the capital cue.
- Compare with New Zealand, which has a similar layout but different star colors.
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