The flag of Australia 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.

Australia

Commonwealth of Australia

Australia (officially Commonwealth of Australia) is an independent country located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. With a population of 27,536,874 people, it ranks #54 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 7,692,024 km² (#7 globally), with a population density of 4 people per km². The capital city is Canberra. The official language is English.

Key Facts

Population

27,536,874

#54 world ranking

Area

7,692,024 km²

#7 world ranking

Population Density

4/km²

Capital

Canberra

Driving Side

Left

Timezones

8

UTC+05:00

Continent

Oceania

Bordering Countries

0

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
What is the population of Australia?
Australia has a population of 27,536,874 people, ranking #54 in the world by population.
How big is Australia?
Australia covers an area of 7,692,024 km², ranking #7 in the world by area. The population density is 4 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Australia?
The official languages of Australia are: English.
What is the currency of Australia?
The currency of Australia is Australian dollar ($).

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