Australia
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Adopted in 1901, the Australian flag features the Union Jack in the canton, representing historical ties to Britain, the Commonwealth Star below it with seven points for the six states and territories, and the Southern Cross constellation on the fly side. The blue background symbolizes the surrounding ocean and sky.
The Commonwealth Star originally had six points but a seventh was added in 1908 to represent future territories.
Adopted: 1901
