Symbolism
Dark blue represents the Indian Ocean surrounding the island. Green represents the phosphate mining heritage and the regrowth of vegetation. The gold disk represents the island's mining history. The southern cross links Christmas Island to Australia and the southern hemisphere.
History
The Christmas Island flag was officially adopted on January 26, 2002, following a territory-wide design competition. It replaced informal ensigns used during decades of phosphate mining under Australian administration.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. Blue field with the Union Jack and southern cross in the canton, a gold disk at center, and a green triangle at the fly.
Color Meanings
blue: The Indian Ocean
green: Vegetation and renewal of the island
gold: Phosphate mining and the tropical sun
white: The stars of the southern cross
Country Facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Australasia
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- CX
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- January 26, 2002
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Australian territorial flag tradition
Southern Cross
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Flown alongside the Australian national flag on the territory
- The southern cross occupies the canton below the Union Jack
Practice
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