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Australia

Location
Location Description

Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Continent
Oceania
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.

Capital
Canberra
Language
English
Currency
(dollar)
Size
2,969,907 sq mi (7,692,024 sq km) — 7th largest
Total Population
27,536,874 people — 54th largest
Population Density
9.27 people per sq mi (3.58 people per sq km) — 236th largest
Fun Facts
  • Slightly wider than the diameter of the Moon
  • Home of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world

Country Location

Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Country Flag

The flag of this country has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.