flag of Australia
national flag of the Commonwealth of Australia
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
flag of Australia is a national flag[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of national flag entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,693 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Australia[3]
- Depicts: field[4], Union Jack[5], Commonwealth Star[6], Crux[7], Alpha Crucis[8], Mimosa[9], Gacrux[10], Delta Crucis[11], Epsilon Crucis[12], seven-pointed star[13], five-pointed star[14], Blue Ensign[15]
- Commons category: Flags of Australia[16]
- Color: blue[17], red[18], white[19]
- Unicode character: 🇦🇺[20]
- Has part(s): field[21], canton[22]
- Inception: September 3, 1901[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Flags of Australia[24]
- Applies to jurisdiction: Australia[25]
- Shape: rectangle[26]
- Aspect ratio (W:H): 2:1[27]
- Derivative work: Royal Australian Air Force Ensign[28]
Why It Matters
flag of Australia has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]