National flag of Australia

The official name of Australia (AUS) is Commonwealth of Australia and consists of Blue, Red and white flag colors. The capital city of Australia is Canberra. Australia has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 23,696,900 or 23.7 M based on 8 states, 216 cities. The independence day is celebrated on January 26, 1788 and the founder of Australia is Sir Henry Parkes.

23,696,900
(23.7 M)

Population

7,692,024.0 km2
(2,969,905.850448 sqm)

Area

Oceania

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About Australia Flag

Australia flag
Australia Flag Colors   Blue
  Red
  White
Meaning of Australia flag colors

Australian flag is comprehensive. It covers the different states and qualities of the nation with the following colors:
Blue: Faithfulness and honesty.
Red: The Union Jack, in the top left corner, is an indication of our current ties to the UK.
White: The commonwealth star represents the unity between the 7 states of Australia. The 5 stars in the center known as the "Southern Cross"

The Australian Capital Territory, Canberra (ACT) is NOT counted separately on the Commonwealth Star.
Proportion 1:2
Proportion (decimals) 2.0
Flag Adoption Date September 3, 1901

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Facts About Australia

Country Name Australia
Official Name Commonwealth of Australia
Capital Canberra
Demonym Australian
Dialing Code 61
Country Code AU/AUS
Currencies Australian Dollar ($)
TLDs .au
Area 7,692,024.0 km2
2,969,905.850448 sq mi
Coordinates -27.0, 133.0
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Religions Christian 67.3%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 2.4%, Irreligion 24%, Hindu 1.4%, Buddhist 2.7%, Other religions 2.2%
Major Languages English (en)
Independence Day January 26, 1788
Founding Father Sir Henry Parkes
National Anthem (Lyricist) Peter Dodds McCormick
National Anthem (Composer) Peter Dodds McCormick
National Animal Red Kangaroo
National Flower Golden Wattle
National Bird Emu
National Dish / Food Roast Lamb Rules
National Motto No Official Motto, Fromerly Advance Australia
National Sport Cricket
National Libraries National Library Of Australia
National Library Cities Canberra
National Airline Qantas Airways Limited
Number of Provinces/States 8 (Eight)
Number of Cities 216 (Two Hundred Sixteen)
Number of Airports 1,945 (One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Five)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/australia
Source: Government of the Australia and other.

Provinces/States (8)

Cities (216)

Airports (1,945)
  • Mackay Airport
  • Mackay Base Hospital Helipad
  • Macksville Park Helicopter Landing Site
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Neighboring Countries of Australia