Australian Flag - Official National Symbol of Australia #1768381 (License: Personal Use)

The Australian national flag consists of a blue ensign with the Union Jack in the canton, symbolizing historical ties to the United Kingdom. It also displays the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath the Union Jack and the five white stars of the Southern Cross constellation on the fly, representing Australia’s geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere. The flag was officially proclaimed in 1901 and remains a powerful emblem of national identity.

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