Symbols of Queensland
Queensland is one of Australia's states, and has established several state symbols and emblems.[1]
Official symbols
Symbol | Name | Image | Adopted | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
State Flag | Flag of Queensland | ![]() Flag of Queensland |
1876 | |
StateBadge | State Badge of Queensland | ![]() State Badge of Queensland |
29 November 1876 | |
State Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Queensland | ![]() Coat of Arms of Queensland |
1893 | |
State Motto | Audax at Fidelis Bold but Faithful |
1893 | Granted with other elements of the coat of arms | |
State Colour | Maroon | 13 November 2003 | ||
State Aquatic Emblem | Barrier reef anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos) |
![]() Barrier reef anemonefish |
8 March 2005 | |
State Faunal Emblem | Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) |
![]() Koala |
1971 | |
State Bird Emblem | Brolga (Grus rubicunda) |
![]() Brolga |
1986 | |
State Floral Emblem | Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis) |
![]() Cooktown orchid |
1959 | |
State Gem | Sapphire | ![]() Sapphire |
August 1985 | The sapphire, of any colour, is the state’s gem emblem. |
Corporate identity | Queensland Government Logo | August 2012 | ||
gollark: Auction?
gollark: b
gollark: <@148221133332807681>
gollark: Try again?
gollark: They are an antiquated, foolish format.
See also
- List of symbols of states and territories of Australia
- Australian state colours
References
- Premier of Queensland. "Corporate identity and State Emblems" (PDF). Retrieved 18 March 2018.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.