Australian Flag - Official National Symbol of Australia #1475375 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Australia features a deep blue field with the Union Jack in the canton, symbolizing historical ties to the United Kingdom. It includes the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath the Union Jack and the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation on the right, representing Australia’s geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere. Officially proclaimed in 1903 and confirmed by the Flags Act 1953, it remains a powerful national emblem.

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