National symbols of Australia
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National symbols of Australia are the symbols that are used to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.
Official symbols[edit]
Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
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Flag | Flag of Australia | 3 September 1901 | The flag includes the Southern Cross, Union Flag and Commonwealth Star. | |
Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Australia | 19 September 1912 | Granted by King George V; an earlier design was granted by King Edward VII on 7 May 1908, and it continued to be used in some contexts, notably appearing on the sixpenny coin until 1966. | |
National anthem | Advance Australia Fair | 19 April 1984 | ||
National colours | Green and gold | 19 April 1984 | Green and gold are also the traditional team colours of Australian national sporting teams. | |
National Floral Emblem | Golden Wattle Acacia pycnantha |
19 August 1988 | It is a tree which flowers in late winter and spring | |
National Gemstone | Opal | 27 July 1992 | Opal production was worth $71.4 million to Australia in 2003 and supports many communities in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. |
Unofficial emblems[edit]
Symbol | Image | Remarks | |
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National animals | Red Kangaroo Macropus rufus |
Unofficial national mammal emblems | |
National bird | Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae |
Unofficial national Bird emblems | |
National personification | Boxing Kangaroo | Unofficial national personifications |
Australian Icons[edit]
Icons of Australian culture are almost as well known by Australians and visitors as unofficial symbols.
Image | Remarks | |
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Sydney Opera House | Open since 1973, it has come to represent 'Australia'. | |
Uluru | Uluru is one of Australia’s most recognisable natural icons | |
Akubra Hat | ||
Sydney Harbour Bridge |
External links[edit]
- Symbols and Icons -Prime Minister of Australia website[dead link]
- Symbols - Its an Honour
- Our national symbols
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