Australian National Flag - Fun Facts(1) Following federation in 1901 the new Commonwealth Government held an open competition calling for public input into the design of a flag. It was the first time in history that a national flag had been chosen in this way.Where was the first place that the Australian National flag was flown?a. Parliament House, Canberrab. The Sydney Opera Housec. The Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourned. The Lodge (Residence of the Prime Minister)

(2) Australian National Flag Day was proclaimed by the Governor-General in 1996 to ‘commemorate the day in 1901 on which the Australian National Flag was first flown‘. On what date do we celebrate each year?

(3) Which colour features on the Australian National Flag?a. Redb. Whitec. Blued. All of the above

(4) Five near-identical entries tied for the honour of designing our flag, and the winners shared in the 200 pound prize money. Approximately how many entries were submitted in the competition?a. 152b. 3,500c. 30,000d. 130,000

(5) How many points are there on the Commonwealth star, the largest star on the Australian National Flag? a. 5b. 6c. 7

d. 8

(6) Which other Australian symbol features the Commonwealth star?

(7) The Southern Cross is a constellation that is significant to Indigenous Australians because it features in their mythology. On which half of the Earth is the Southern Cross visible?

(8) Which of the following statements about the Australian National Flag is true? a. The Australian National Flag is the only official flag of Australiab. The design for the flag was chosen by an international competitionc. The flag can only be flown at certain times of the yeard. The flag has not changed since 1901

(9) Name one other official flag of Australia?

(10) How big is the Australian National Flag flying over Parliament House?

School children holding a large flag that is flown over Parliament House in Canberra.

Answers1) C2) 3 September3) D4) C5) C6) The Commonwealth Coat of Arms7) The southern hemisphere8) B9) Australia recognises other official flags

including the Australian Aboriginal Flag, the Torres Strait Islander Flag and the Australian Red Ensign. The ensigns of the Australian Defence Force include the Australian Defence Force ensign, the Australian white ensign and the Royal Australian Air Force ensign

10) It is 12.8 by 6.4 metres or slightly larger than the side of a double decker bus