The diagonal green and blue parts represent the island’s and the sea’s vegetation, respectively. The phosphate mines that are present in the area are represented by the golden ring in the ensign’s heart.
In 1986, Christmas Island’s flag was informally adopted. The flag was given to the Christmas Island Shire by Bill Taylor, the territory’s administrator, on Australia Day in 2002, making it official.
Both a civic and state flag or ensign are flown over Christmas Island.
Fact about Christmas Island flag |
| Country | Christmas Island |
|---|---|
| Designed by | N.A |
| Adopted | January 26, 2002 |
| Revision | NA |
| Design and Colors | Blue/green diagonal bicolor charged with a southern cross of four seven-pointed white stars and one smaller five-pointed white star on the blue half, a golden bosun bird in gold on the green half, and a gold circle in the center containing the shape of the island in green |
| Size Ratio | 1:2 |
| Official Name: | Territory of Christmas Island |
| Proportion: | 1:2 |
| Adopted on: | January 26, 2002 |
| Designed by: | Tony Couch |
| Location: | Territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean |
| Capital City: | Flying Fish Cove |
| Major Cities: | Silver City, Poon Saan |
| Area: | 52 square miles |
| Population: | 1,402 |
| Currency: | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Official Language: | English |
| National Anthem: | Advance Australia Fair |
| National symbol(s): | golden bosun bird |