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Australia and its People › National Symbols
What is the Southern Cross on the Australian flag?
- A constellation visible from the Southern Hemisphere that has guided navigation for centuries
- A symbol representing Australia's relationship with the UK
- A symbol of Australia's Indigenous heritage
Why this is the correct answer
Mariners across the Southern Hemisphere used the Southern Cross to find their bearings long before European settlement. On the Australian flag it serves as a symbol of Australia's place in the southern world, not a reference to any political relationship.