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Click on the links on this page to find out about flags, emblems and coats of arms from around the world.
Encyclopaedia articles:- Encarta - flags, international flag alphabet, semaphore alphabet
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online - flags, semaphore
Australian Coat of Arms
This Department of Foreign Affairs page gives a detailed description of the Australian coat of arms.
Ausflag's Australian Flags
The Ausflag site features descriptions and histories of the Australian federal, state and territory flags. Also included are proposed alternative flags.
Australian Floral Emblems
From the National Botanic Gardens comes this illustrated description of the Australian national, state and territory floral emblems.
It's an honour - Australian National Flag
Access images of Australia's official flags and find out about how to fly the flags of Australia and read about their history.
Prime Minister of Australia - Symbols and icons
From the Australian Prime Minister's site, here are illustrated histories of the Australian flag, coat of arms, national anthem, national colours, national floral emblem and national gemstone.
Victorian symbols and flags
The flag, ensign and state emblems of Victoria are featured on this site from the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Flags of all Countries
This site features access to images of world national flags and a handy flag identifier.
Flags of the World
An extensive site featuring modern and historical flags, this resource also includes information on the meaning of flags.
International Civic History
This site provides access to images and descriptions of coats or arms from around the world for nations, provinces, territories,cities and more.
World Flag Database
This highly illustrated site provides up to date images of flags from around the world, including national, state, territory, regal and presidential flags, standards and ensigns.
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