Country Code
AU, AUS (ISO 3166-1)
Category
Oceania
Population
25,499,884
Capital
Canberra
Area
7,692,024 km²
Currency
Australian Dollar ($, AUD)
Calling Code
+61
Official Name
Commonwealth of Australia
Subregion
Australia and New Zealand
Languages
English
Top Level Domain
.au
Driving Side
Drive on the left
UN Status
UN Member
Highest Point
2 228 m, 7 310 ft
Lowest Point
-15 m, -49 ft
International Organization Membership
United Nations
GDP Per Capita
2018
The blue background features the British flag, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross constellation. The British flag reflects historical ties, the Commonwealth Star represents the union of six states and territories, and the Southern Cross represents Australia's geographical location.
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Blue - symbolizes the ocean and sky
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White - symbolizes peace and unity
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Red - inherited from the British flag
Side-by-side comparisons that explain the differences in layout, color shade and adoption year.

Canberra - Capital of Australia