Flag of Australia
The flag of Australia is blue, red, and white. It's a country in Oceania, its capital city is Canberra, and its money is the Australian Dollar. Look closely: it has a star on it! ⭐
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Currency
- Australian Dollar
- Languages
- English
- Famous landmark
- Sydney Opera House
Fun fact: Home to kangaroos, koalas, and the famous Sydney Opera House!
Facts about Australia for kids
- Population
- 27.6 million
- Size
- 7,692,024 km²
- Neighbours
- None: it's surrounded by sea
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Left
- Phone code
- +61
- National anthem
- Advance Australia Fair
- National animal
- Kangaroo
- National bird
- Emu
- National flower
- Golden wattle
- Most popular sport
- Cricket
- Famous food
- Meat pie, Pavlova, and Lamingtons
Very varied: It's a big country, so the weather is very different from place to place.
States and capitals of Australia
Australia is divided into 8 states and regions. Here is each one with its capital city.
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sydney |
| Queensland | Brisbane |
| South Australia | Adelaide |
| Tasmania | Hobart |
| Victoria | Melbourne |
| Western Australia | Perth |
| Australian Capital Territory (territory) | Canberra |
| Northern Territory (territory) | Darwin |
Quiz yourself: Guess the State Capital →
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Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Australia?
- The capital of Australia is Canberra.
- Which continent is Australia in?
- Australia is in Oceania.
- What money does Australia use?
- Australia uses the Australian Dollar.
- What colors are on the flag of Australia?
- The flag of Australia is blue, red, and white.
- Does the flag of Australia have a star?
- Yes, the flag of Australia has a star.
- Which flags look like the flag of Australia?
- Flags with similar colors include New Zealand, Samoa, Chile, Cuba, Liberia, North Korea.
- How many people live in Australia?
- About 27.6 million people live in Australia.
- What is the national animal of Australia?
- The national animal of Australia: Kangaroo.
- What is the national bird of Australia?
- The national bird of Australia: Emu.
- What food is Australia famous for?
- Australia is famous for Meat pie, Pavlova, and Lamingtons.
- What is the weather like in Australia?
- Very varied: It's a big country, so the weather is very different from place to place.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Australia?
- In Australia, cars drive on the left.