Australian Flag - Official National Symbol of Australia #17863 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Australia consists of a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton, representing historical ties to the United Kingdom; the large seven-pointed Commonwealth Star below it signifies the six states and territories; and the five white stars of the Southern Cross constellation highlight Australia’s geographic location in the southern hemisphere. Officially proclaimed in 1903 and standardized in 1954, it remains a powerful emblem of national unity and identity.

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