What is the meaning of the Victoria flag?

The flag of Victoria, symbolising the state of Victoria in Australia, is a British Blue Ensign defaced by the state badge of Victoria in the fly. The badge is the Southern Cross surmounted by an imperial crown, which is currently the St Edward’s Crown.

Does Victoria Australia have its own flag?

The flag of the state of Victoria is based on the blue ensign. It consists of a blue background with the Union Flag in the top pole-side quarter. In the background area there are five white stars representing the Southern Cross. Above the stars is a St Edward’s Crown.

When was the Victoria flag adopted?

February 4, 1870
That well-known flag is still used by many groups in Australia today. On February 4, 1870, the colony of Victoria adopted an official badge for use on the British Blue Ensign. That first Victoria badge had five white stars with varying numbers of points, arranged to correspond to the Southern Cross.

What is the flower of Victoria?

common heath
State flora: common heath The pink common heath became Victoria’s official floral emblem in 1958.

What animal represents Victoria?

Leadbeater’s possum
State animal: Leadbeater’s possum. State bird: the helmeted honeyeater.

What is the Australian national animal?

kangaroo
Curious symbol to official emblem Hunted for meat and for sport, and used as a motif in the decorative arts, the kangaroo finally achieved official recognition with its inclusion on Australia’s coat of arms in 1908.

Where does the flag of Victoria come from?

The flag of Victoria, symbolising the state of Victoria in Australia, is a British Blue Ensign defaced by the state badge of Victoria in the fly.

Why are there five white stars on the Victoria flag?

In the background area there are five white stars representing the Southern Cross. Above the stars is a St Edward’s Crown. The stars don’t have an identical number of points. The variation in the number of points represents their relative brightness in the constellation. Victoria was the first Australian colony to have its own flag.

Where is the Union Jack on the Australian flag?

The Australian National Flag has three elements on a blue background. The Union Jack in the upper left corner (or canton) acknowledges the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth or Federation star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Where is the Australian flag displayed on a wall?

If all three flags are being flown from poles of the same height, the Australian National Flag is displayed on the flag pole to the far left with the other two flags to the right. Hanging on a wall When flags are displayed hanging on a wall, the Australian National Flag is displayed on the far left with the other two flags to the right.