Symbolism
The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands follows the Australian territory tradition: a green field represents the lush coconut palm groves that define the atoll economy, with a gold palm centered and a gold southern cross in the canton linking the islands to Australia.
History
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands flag was officially adopted on April 6, 2004, following a local design competition. It was introduced after the territory's governance was transferred from the Ross Hill administration to the Australian Government.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio green field with a gold coconut palm in the center and a gold southern cross of five stars in the canton.
Color Meanings
green: The coconut palms and vegetation of the atolls
gold: The southern cross and the tropical sun
white: The stars of the southern cross
Country Facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Pacific
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- CC
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- April 6, 2004
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Australian territorial flags
Southern Cross
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Flown alongside the Australian national flag on the territory
- The palm emblem must remain centered on the green field
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