Does Canberra have a flag?
The flag uses the Canberra city colours of blue and gold (which also happen to be the heraldic colours of Australia). The Southern Cross appears as five white stars on a blue panel at the hoist, whilst in the centre of the goldfield in the fly is the modified Coat of arms of the city of Canberra.
What does the Canberra flag mean?
It features the Southern Cross and part of the Canberra City Coat of Arms. The blue and white colours and the swan symbolise both the Aboriginal and Europeoan Australians. The castle in the field of Arms alludes to the role of our capital city and the royal Crown represents the role of the Sovereign in Government.
Does Australia have 2 flags?
Australia has three official flags: the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Each state of territory also has its own flag.
What does act stand for Australia?
The Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a self-governing territory in the south east of Australia. The only city in the ACT is Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
What does the Northern Territory flag look like?
It includes the three official NT colours – black, white and red ochre (PMS 159) – and a stylised version of the Territory’s floral emblem, the Sturt’s Desert Rose. The Desert Rose on the red ochre panel has seven petals with a seven-pointed star in the centre, symbolising the six Australian states and the NT.
What is the animal emblem for ACT?
The Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) was adopted as the faunal emblem for the ACT on 27 February 1997. Canberra is the only city in Australia where these distinctive ash-grey cockatoos live.
Can the Australian flag touch the ground?
The Flag normally takes precedence over all other national flags when flown in Australia. It should always be flown aloft and free and should not be allowed to fall or lie upon the ground.
Why is Canberra important to Australia?
Canberra is nationally significant as a major outcome and symbol of the Federation of Australia and home of Australia’s democracy. The city was conceived as an ideal city, a National Capital worthy of the aspirations, passions, values and patriotism of the Federation movement for the fledgling Australian nation.