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What does the blue on the Australian flag mean?

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The Australian National Flag (the flag) was first flown in 1901 (see also Australian National Flag Day). It is Australia's foremost national symbol and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride. read more

The flag has a 1:2 ratio, it has a royal blue background and in the centre of the flag there is a Royal Crest (a crowned lion standing on a St Edward's Crown) and the words "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA" in dark blue letters on a gold scroll below the Crest. read more

The Commonwealth Star is one of the components which make Australia's flag distinguishable from similar flags such as that of New Zealand. Union Flag. The Union Flag rests in the first quarter (upper hoist quadrant) of Australia’s flag. The component is made up of intersecting white and red stripes. read more

The Australian National Flag was chosen by the Australian people in the year of federation (1901) from 32,823 entries received in a public design competition. The new Prime Minister, Edmund Barton was the master of ceremonies for the first raising of the large, blue national flag, measuring 11 x 5.5 metres. read more

The main difference between Australia Flag and New Zealand Flag is that the flag of Australia has six white stars while the flag of New Zealand has four 5-point red stars with white borders. Five of the six stars on Australian flag have seven points while the smallest star has five points. read more

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