The flag of the Commonwealth of Nations is the official flag used by and representing the Commonwealth of Nations.
Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations.
| Commonwealth flag as adopted in 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 26 March 1976; modified 12 November 2013 |
| Design | A gold globe, surrounded by 34 sunrays, on a blue field. |
What are Commonwealth flags?
Commonwealth flags may refer to: The Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations and its predecessor. Flags of the Interregnum (British Isles), the flags used by the Commonwealth of England.
How many Commonwealth flags are there?
Commonwealth Flag Bunting
You will find all 53 Commonwealth countries’ flags in this printable set of mini flag bunting.
What is the emblem for Commonwealth?
The shield is held up by the native Australian animals the kangaroo and the emu, which were chosen to symbolise a nation moving forward, based on the fact that neither animal can move backwards easily. A seven-point gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield.
Does the Commonwealth still exist?
The modern Commonwealth
Since 1949 independent countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific have joined the Commonwealth. Membership today is based on free and equal voluntary co-operation.
What is the British Commonwealth flag?
The design consists of a blue field displaying the symbol of a golden globe bordered by golden spears making up the letter ‘C’. The spears do not represent the number of member countries but symbolise the many facets of Commonwealth cooperation around the world.
Does NATO have a flag?
The flag of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of a dark blue field charged with a white compass rose emblem, with four white lines radiating from the four cardinal directions. Adopted three years after the creation of NATO, it has been the flag of NATO since October 14, 1953.
Why isn’t Wales flag in the Union Jack?
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with England and was no longer a separate principality.
Why does Hawaii have a British flag?
It is the only US state flag to include a foreign country’s national flag. The inclusion of the Union Jack of the United Kingdom is a mark of the Royal Navy’s historical relations with the Hawaiian Kingdom, particularly with King Kamehameha I.
Is Wales its own country?
Wales is a country that forms part of the island of Great Britain. There are three countries that make up this island: Wales, and our neighbours England and Scotland. Wales also forms part of the United Kingdom.
What are the 7 Commonwealth states?
In addition to Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, the United States has two other commonwealths, Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, but they are of a different kind.
Why is Canada a Commonwealth country?
With Confederation in 1867, Canada became the first federation in the British Empire; its size, economic strength and seniority enabled it to become a leader in the widening of colonial autonomy and the transformation of the empire into a commonwealth of equal nations.
Who owns the Commonwealth of Australia?
Australian Government
The Commonwealth of Australia is a Form 18-K United States SEC registered entity representing the nation of Australia for the purpose of issuing securities in the US market.
Commonwealth of Australia (US Corporation)
| Type | Form 18-K registered entity |
|---|---|
| Owner | Australian Government |
Why is it called Commonwealth?
The term literally meant “common well-being”. In the 17th century, the definition of “commonwealth” expanded from its original sense of “public welfare” or “commonweal” to mean “a state in which the supreme power is vested in the people; a republic or democratic state”.
When did Canada leave the Commonwealth?
1982
Canada Act, also called Constitution Act of 1982, Canada’s constitution approved by the British Parliament on March 25, 1982, and proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II on April 17, 1982, making Canada wholly independent.
When did Australia leave the Commonwealth?
The Australian republic referendum held on 6 November 1999 was a two-question referendum to amend the Constitution of Australia.
1999 Australian republic referendum.
| Response | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 5,273,024 | 45.13% |
| No | 6,410,787 | 54.87% |
| Valid votes | 11,683,811 | 99.14% |
| Invalid or blank votes | 101,189 | 0.86% |
Why does Australia have the UK flag?
The Union Flag is thought to symbolise Australia’s history as six British colonies and the principles upon which the Australian Federation is based, although a more historic view sees its inclusion in the design as demonstrating loyalty to the British Empire.
What countries have the British flag?
Commonwealth nations
| Country | Adopted |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1908 |
| New Zealand | 1902 |
| Tuvalu | 1997 |
| United Kingdom | 1801 |
How many flags have the UK flag?
Four countries currently incorporate the Union Flag as part of their own national flags: Australia, New Zealand, Tuvalu, and Fiji (although Fiji is a republic, unlike Australia and New Zealand).
Does the EU have a flag?
The European flag symbolises both the European Union and, more broadly, the identity and unity of Europe. It features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
Is Australia in NATO?
Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea are not NATO members but are considered to be friendly “partners” of the alliance through their security arrangements with key NATO members Britain and the US.
