Codes & Technical Details
- Emoji
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🇦🇺 - Unicode
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U+1F1E6 U+1F1FA - HTML Entity
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🇦🇺 - CSS
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content: "\1F1E6\1F1FA"; - JavaScript
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"\u{1F1E6}\u{1F1FA}" - Shortcode
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:flag-au:
Alt names: flag-au
What Does the Australia Emoji Mean?
The 🇦🇺 flag emoji shows the Union Jack in the canton, the white seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath it, and the Southern Cross constellation in white on the fly. It’s used for Australia Day (26 January), cricket, and travel content.
Country Information
| Country | Australia |
| Capital | Canberra |
| Region | Oceania |
| ISO Code | AU / AUS |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Language(s) | English |
| Flag Colors | blue, white, and red |
History & Symbolism
Adopted in 1901 following federation and formalized by the Flags Act 1953. The Union Jack reflects British colonial history, the Commonwealth Star represents the federated states and territories, and the Southern Cross reflects Australia’s location in the southern sky.
How the Australia Emoji Renders
Flag emoji are not single characters — 🇦🇺 is built from a pair of Regional Indicator Symbol letters (the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code AU) that browsers, phones, and apps automatically combine into the Australia flag. Unicode sequence, HTML entity, CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms are listed above; use the Copy button for a one-click copy of the rendered flag itself.
Emoji Combinations
- 🇦🇺🦘 — Australian wildlife, identity
- 🇦🇺🏏 — Cricket, the Ashes
- 🇦🇺🏖️ — Beaches, travel, outdoor life
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Australia flag emoji mean?
The 🇦🇺 flag emoji shows the Union Jack in the canton, the white seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath it, and the Southern Cross constellation in white on the fly. It's used for Australia Day (26 January), cricket, and travel content.
How do I copy the Australia flag emoji?
Tap or click the Copy button on this page and the 🇦🇺 emoji is copied to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.
What is the Unicode and HTML entity for the Australia flag emoji?
The Unicode sequence is U+1F1E6 U+1F1FA and the HTML entity is 🇦🇺 — both shown in the codes table above, along with the CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms.
What does the Southern Cross on the Australia flag represent?
It's a five-star depiction of the Crux constellation, prominent in the southern hemisphere sky and used on flags across the Pacific to signal that location.
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