The Australian Flag |
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| The Union Jack |
Represents Australia's roots from England |
| The Southern Cross |
The Southern Cross in the right half of the flag is made up of five stars in a kite shaped pattern. They are called: Alpha Crucis (7 points), Beta Crucis (7 points), Gamma Crucis (7 points), Delta Crucis (7 points) and the smaller star, Epsilon Crucis (5 points) The Southern Cross is also a significant navigational feature of the southern hemisphere. |
| The Commonwealth Star |
The Commonwealth Star, also known as the Star of Federation has 7 points. These 7 points symbolise the six states and combined territories of Australia. |