Australia: Flag, Capital (Canberra) & Country Data

Australia is a country in Australia and New Zealand, with Canberra as its capital, home to about 27,614,411 people. Below are its flag, capital, currency, calling code, ISO codes and the countries it borders.

About Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a United Nations member state in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital and seat of government is Canberra. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the Australian dollar ($), using the code AUD.

To call Australia from abroad, dial the country code +61. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes AU (alpha-2) and AUS (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 27,614,411.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is Canberra.

What currency does Australia use?

Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).

What is the country calling code for Australia?

The international dialling code for Australia is +61.

What are the ISO codes for Australia?

Australia has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code AU, the alpha-3 code AUS and the numeric code 036.

What is the flag emoji for Australia?

The flag emoji for Australia is 🇦🇺. You can copy it from the top of this page.

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Population from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); flag, capital, currency, calling code and ISO data from open datasets. Full sources and vintage on the data page. Dataset compiled 2026-07-02.