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Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Location
Location Description

Islands in the Indian Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica

Continent
Antarctica
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
Australia
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.

Capitals
None
Language
English
Currencies
None
Size
159 sq mi (412 sq km) — 208th largest
Total Population
0 people — 246th largest
Population Density
0 people per sq mi (0 people per sq km) — 246th largest

Country Location

Islands in the Indian Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica

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.