Flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Cocos Islands Malay: bendera Pulu Kokos (Keeling)) is the flag representing the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an external territory of Australia. The flag is a green field with symbols such as a palm tree on a gold disc, which represents the islands' tropical flora; a crescent, which represents the Cocos Malays and Islam; and the Southern Cross, which represent Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. The flag mostly uses the national colours of Australia (green and gold). The flag was designed during a flag designing competition in 2003. The winning submission was designed by teenager Mohammed Minkom. Minkom's design was formally declared on 6 April 2004 by Evan Williams, then–Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories. Despite its designation as such, the flag's design is not officially recognised by the Australian Government.

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