National symbols of Australia

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National symbols of Australia are the symbols that are used in Australia to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of our cultural life and history.

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[edit] Official symbols

Symbol Image Adopted Remarks
Flag Flag of Australia
Australian National Flag
 3 September 1901
National anthem Advance Australia Fair 19 April 1984
National colours Green and gold 19 April 1984
National Floral Emblem Golden Wattle
Acacia pycnantha
Image:Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle.jpg
 19 August 1988
National Gemstone Opal
Opal
 27 July 1993 Opal production was worth $71.4 million to Australia in 2003 and supports many communities in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Australia
Commonwealth Coat of Arms
 19 September 1912 Originally granted by King George V

[edit] Unofficial Emblems

Symbol Image Remarks
National animals Red Kangaroo
Macropus rufus
Red Kangaroo
 Unofficial national mammal emblems
National bird Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Emu
 Unofficial national Bird emblems

[edit] Australian Icons

Icons of Australian culture are almost as well known by Australians and visitors as official symbols.

Image Remarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
 The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognisable buildings of the modern world. Open since 1973, it has come to represent ' Australia'.
Uluru
Uluru
 Uluru is one of Australia’s most recognisable natural icons
Akubra Hat
Akubra Hat
 Akubra captures Australia like no other item of clothing.
Vegemite
Vegemite
 Many Australians love Vegemite - it is a unique and well-loved icon.

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