Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag
National Flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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What does the Cocos (Keeling) Islands flag mean?
Green denotes the islands’ tropical vegetation; the golden palm tree highlights local flora and life; the crescent represents Islam of the Cocos Malay community; the Southern Cross aligns the territory with Australia and its Southern Hemisphere location.
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- 2003
- Aspect Ratio:
- 1:2
- Capital:
- West Island
- Population:
- 600
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The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands has a green field with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent in the centre, and the gold stars of the Southern Cross in the fly. Green and gold are Australia's national colours: the palm tree represents the islands' tropical vegetation, the crescent reflects the Islam of the Cocos Malay people, and the Southern Cross marks the islands' place in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag - History and Origins
Designed in a 2003 competition by Mohammed Minkom and formally declared by the Administrator in 2004. While regularly used by locals, the Australian government does not officially recognise it.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag - Design Elements
Green field, palm tree on gold disc in canton, gold crescent at centre, and gold Southern Cross in fly. All design features are precisely positioned per local standards.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Used locally on public buildings and at events. Officially secondary to the Australian national flag, which must take precedence. Displays follow customary flag etiquette.
Further reading: Flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands on Wikipedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag represent?
Green denotes the islands’ tropical vegetation; the golden palm tree highlights local flora and life; the crescent represents Islam of the Cocos Malay community; the Southern Cross aligns the territory with Australia and its Southern Hemisphere location.
When was the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag adopted?
2003
What is the aspect ratio of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag?
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands flag has an aspect ratio of 1:2.