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Australia flag

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

Australia Flag Meaning

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.

Australia Flag Colors

#012169

Blue - symbolizes the ocean and sky

#FFFFFF

White - symbolizes peace and unity

#C8102E

Red - inherited from the British flag

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Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the Australia flag?
The Australia flag uses these colors: #012169, #FFFFFF, #C8102E.
What is the country code for Australia?
Australia uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code AU.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
Which continent is Australia in?
Australia is located in Oceania.

Australia Capital

Canberra - Capital of Australia

Canberra - Capital of Australia

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