Flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands was designed by territory resident Mohammed Minkom, who won a design contest as a teenager.[1] It is not recognised as official by the Australian Government.[2]
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A green field with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent in the centre of the flag and a gold southern cross in the fly. |
| Designed by | Mohammed Minkom[1] |
Design
The flag consists of a green field with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent moon in the centre of the flag and a gold southern cross in the fly. The palm tree represents the islands' tropical flora; the colours are Australia's national colours; the crescent represents Islam,[3] the religion of the Cocos Malays who make up a majority of the islands' population; and the Southern Cross is a symbol of Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.[4]
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