Flag of Australia
- RegionAustralia
- ISO codeAU
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Australia |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Official Country Name | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Capital | Canberra |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand |
| ISO Country Code | AU / AUS |
| Internet Domain | .au |
| Calling Code | +61 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| National Language(s) | English |
| Demonym | Australian |
| Area | 7,692,024 km² |
| Population | 24,982,688 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Australia |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1901-09-03 |
| First Used | 1901 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1901-09-03 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | White, Red, Blue |
| Designer | Ivor Evans, Leslie Hawkins, Egbert Nuttall, Annie Dorrington, William Stevens |
| Design Type | Blue Ensign with Commonwealth Star and Southern Cross |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Australia |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | N/A | |
| Red | #FF0000 | 255, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 0 | Not specified | |
| Blue | #00008B | 0, 0, 139 | 100, 100, 0, 45 | Not specified |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents peace, purity and honesty |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
| Blue colour | Represents the sea, sky and loyalty |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1901 | First recorded use of the flag design |
| 1901-09-03 | Current flag officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 units (hoist) |
| Length | 2 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Not documented |
| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | Not documented |
| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
Australia Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Australia
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 125 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1901-09-03 |
| Oldest Version | 1901 |
| Previous Flag | Not documented |
| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
| Designer | Ivor Evans, Leslie Hawkins, Egbert Nuttall, Annie Dorrington, William Stevens |
| Most Common Color | White |
| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
| Similar Flags | Not documented |
| Unique Feature | Blue Ensign with Commonwealth Star and Southern Cross |
