Flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- RegionAustralia
- ISO codeCC
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
|---|---|
| Country | Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
| Official Country Name | Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
| Capital | West Island |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and New Zealand |
| ISO Country Code | CC / CCK |
| Internet Domain | .cc |
| Calling Code | +61 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| National Language(s) | English |
| Demonym | Cocos Islander |
| Area | 14 km² |
| Population | 596 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1979-04-06 |
| First Used | 1979 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1979-04-06 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | Green, Yellow, Maroon |
| Designer | Cocos (Keeling) Islands community / Australian Government |
| Design Type | Green field with palm tree disc, crescent and Southern Cross |
| Official Status | Official territorial flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | #008000 | 0, 128, 0 | 100, 0, 100, 50 | Not specified | |
| Yellow | #FFE000 | 255, 224, 0 | 0, 12, 100, 0 | Not specified | |
| Maroon | #802000 | 128, 32, 0 | 0, 75, 100, 50 | Not specified |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Palm tree | The coconut palm, the plant the islands are named for and the base of their historic copra economy |
|---|---|
| Crescent | The Islamic faith of the majority Cocos Malay population |
| Southern Cross | The islands’ place in the southern hemisphere and their status as an Australian external territory |
| Green field | The vegetation of the coral atolls |
| Gold disc | The tropical sun over the islands |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1827 | John Clunies-Ross settles the atolls; the islands fly British and later Clunies-Ross family colours |
| 1857 | The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are annexed by the British Crown |
| 1955 | Administration is transferred to Australia; the Australian national flag becomes the official flag |
| 1979-04-06 | The present territory flag is adopted for local use |
| 1984-04-06 | Act of Self Determination: residents vote for integration with Australia; the flag continues in local use |
| 2003 | The flag receives formal recognition as the flag of the territory |
| Present | The green flag with palm, crescent and Southern Cross remains in use alongside the Australian national flag |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 units (hoist) |
| Length | 2 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Centred palm-tree disc, crescent at hoist side of the disc, Southern Cross at the fly |
| Symbol Diameter | Disc diameter approximately 1/2 of the flag height |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | No stripes — plain green field |
| Construction Sheet Available | No published official construction sheet |
| Official Construction Rules | Local territory convention (no gazetted construction rules) |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands
| 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 | 47 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1979-04-06 |
| Oldest Version | 1979 |
| Previous Flag | Australian national flag (sole official flag 1955–1979) |
| Flag Nickname | The Palm and Crescent |
| Designer | Cocos (Keeling) Islands community / Australian Government |
| Most Common Color | Green |
| Rarest Feature | One of very few flags combining an Islamic crescent with the Southern Cross |
| Similar Flags | Flags of other Australian external territories; Islamic crescent flags of Malay communities |
| Unique Feature | Only flag in the world showing a coconut palm together with a crescent and the Southern Cross |
