National symbols of Australia

Goals : to generalize about the national flag of Australia; to examine the history of creating its national anthem; to sum up the facts about Australian coat of arms

National symbols represent the central ideas and values of a nation National symbols of the USA Floral national symbol of the United Kingdom

National symbols include a national flag, a national anthem, a coat of arms

The national flag is flown by the government and citizens of that country. Australian National Colonial Flag Australian Federation Flag Eureka Flag Anti-Transportation League Flag

Australian National Flag It was chosen in 1901.

The Australian flag uses three prominent symbols, the Union Flag the Commonwealth Star (also the federation star) and the Southern Cross

“Advance Australia Fair” (1984) A national anthem (also "national hymn", "song" etc.) is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. Peter Dodds McCormick, composer of Advance Australia Fair

The coat of arms of Australia A coat of arms, in European tradition, is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people) and used by them in a wide variety of ways The official coat of arms that was granted by King Edward VII in 1908

The coat of arms adopted in 1912

The story of Australia’s symbols is rich and colourful. Australian national symbols represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of their cultural life and history. Among the best-loved symbols are the featuring the stars of the Southern Cross, the Union Jack and Commonwealth or Federation Star; the floral emblem, the fragrant golden wattle; the celebratory national colours are green and gold and the vibrant gemstone, the Australian opal. The Australian National Anthem is also one of the most important national symbols.

Bibliography 1.The World Book Encyclopedia. – V.1 2.en.wikipedia.org eng.history.ru