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Difficulty: EasyNational Colors and Floral Emblem

Australia's national colors are used by our international sporting teams and are often seen at special official events. Which of the following are the national colors of Australia?

  1. Green and goldAnswer
  2. B
    Red, white and blue
  3. C
    Blue and yellow

Answer

The national colors of Australia are green and gold.
Green and gold are the official national colors of Australia. They were formally declared by the Governor-General in 19841984 and represent the colors of the Golden Wattle, which is Australia's national floral emblem.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the symbols that represent Australia's national identity.
The national colors are inspired by the native floral emblem.
National colors are often derived from significant natural symbols of a country.
2
Recall the colors of the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha).
The wattle has green leaves and golden-yellow flowers.
This specific combination was officially proclaimed as the national colors in 19841984.

Key Concept

Australia's National Colors

Hints

1
Think about the colors of the uniform worn by the Australian national cricket team or the Matildas.
2
The colors are meant to reflect the appearance of the Golden Wattle plant, which has green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Try to identify the name of the plant that inspired these colors.
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