Flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 6 April 2004 |
| Design | Green, with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent in the centre of the flag and a gold southern cross in the fly. |
| Designed by | Mohamed Isa Minkom |
The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands was first created in 2003; the flag was adopted on 6 April 2004.[1]
Design
The flag is green, with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent in the centre of the flag and a gold southern cross in the fly. The palm tree represents the islands' tropical flora; the colours are Australia's national colours; the crescent represents Islam, the religion of the Cocos Malays who make up a majority of the population; and the Southern Cross is a symbol of Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Cahoon. Ben. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. WorldStatesmen.org. Accessed 9 November 2007.
- ↑ "Cocos (Keeling) Islands". flagspot.net. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
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