National symbols of Australia

National symbols of Australia are the symbols that are used in Australia to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.

Official symbols

	Symbol	Image	Adopted	Remarks
Flag	Flag of Australia		3 September 1901	The flag includes the southern cross, Union Jack and Commonwealth Star.
National anthem	Advance Australia Fair		19 April 1984
National colours	Green and gold		19 April 1984	Green and gold are also the traditional team colours of Australian national sporting teams.
National Floral Emblem	Golden Wattle Acacia pycnantha		19 August 1988	It is a tree which flowers in late winter and spring
National Gemstone	Opal		27 July 1993	Opal production was worth $71.4 million to Australia in 2003 and supports many communities in New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
Coat of arms	Coat of arms of Australia		19 September 1912	Originally granted by King George V

Unofficial Emblems

	Symbol	Image	Remarks
National animals	Red Kangaroo Macropus rufus		Unofficial national mammal emblems
National bird	Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae		Unofficial national Bird emblems
National personification	Boxing Kangaroo		Unofficial national personifications

Australian Icons

Icons of Australian culture are almost as well known by Australians and visitors as unofficial symbols.

	Image	Remarks
Sydney Opera House		Open since 1973, it has come to represent ' Australia'.
Uluru		Uluru is one of Australia’s most recognisable natural icons
Akubra Hat		A popular Australian brand of hat.
Vegemite		A well-known Australian food spread.

References

• Symbols and Icons -Prime Minister of Australia website^{[dead link]}
• Symbols - Its an Honour