Oceania
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Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
1:2
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#012169 · Pantone 280 CThe blue field derives from the British Blue Ensign on which the flag is based.
#FFFFFFWhite forms the crosses of the Union Jack and the stars of the Southern Cross.
#E4002B · Pantone 185 CRed comes from the crosses of the Union Jack in the canton.
Symbols & elements
In the canton, it recalls the country's historical ties with the United Kingdom and its origins as a group of British colonies.
The large seven-pointed star stands for the six federated states plus the combined territories.
The constellation visible across the southern hemisphere, marking Australia's geographical position.
Construction details
Proportions: 1:2. British Blue Ensign: blue field with the Union Jack in the canton (upper hoist). Below the canton, the large seven-pointed Commonwealth Star (six points for the states, one for the territories). In the fly, the Southern Cross: five white stars (four seven-pointed, one five-pointed). Construction sheet — Union Jack: 1/2 of the width × 1/2 of the height. Commonwealth Star: centred 1/4 (left) and 1/4 (height), outer Ø 3/20 of the length, 7 points. Southern Cross: Alpha (3/4 left, 1/6 top), Beta (5/8 left, 9/16 top), Gamma (3/4 right, 5/6 top) and Delta (31/36 left, 151/240 top) with 7 points (outer Ø 1/14 of the length); Epsilon (4/5 left, 11/24 top) with 5 points (outer Ø 1/24). For all, inner Ø = 4/9 of the outer Ø.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Australia
Common conventions
Its flag shows the Union Jack, the Southern Cross and a seven-pointed Federation Star with six points for states and one for territories.
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