🇦🇺 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

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Country Facts

Population
26 million
Area
7,692,000 km²
Calling Code
+61
Currency
AUD $

Landmarks

  • 悉尼歌剧院 - landmark in Australia
  • 大堡礁 - landmark in Australia
  • 乌鲁鲁巨石 - landmark in Australia

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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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.