Designs for the flag was publicly sought for in 1901 at the time of independence, and five pieces that were selected from over 30,000 ideas world-wide were used as the base model. The base design is the Blue Ensign, in which the Union Flag is depicted in the upper left and on a blue field, and underneath the Union Flag is the seven pointed star that represent the six federal states and other regions. In the lower right are five Souther Cross stars.
Indicating that it is a member of the British Commonwealth | |
Six states at the time of the independence, Tasmania | |
Southern Cross |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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7,741,000km² | Canberra | English | Distribution, Finance and Insurance, Construction Industry | Australian Dollar |