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Population

Australia’s projected population as at August 2007 is 21,037,120 people. Australia’s population includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and migrants from some 200 countries. In almost 60 years of planned post-war migration, Australia has welcomed more than 6.5 million migrants, including more than 660,000 refugees.

Australian Flag:

The stars of the Southern Cross represent Australia’s geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere, the large Commonwealth star symbolises the federation of the states and territories and the Union Jack embodies Australia’s early ties to Great Britain.

National Animal Emblem: Kangaroo
National Floral Emblem: Golden Wattle
National Anthem: ‘Advance Australia Fair’
National Colours: Green and Gold
National Day: Australia Day—26 January

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