Torres Strait Island

The Torres Strait Islander Flag features green panels above and below a blue field divided by black stripes, with a white dhari (traditional headdress) and a five-pointed star. Green represents the land, blue symbolizes the surrounding seas, black stands for the Torres Strait Islander people, the dhari reflects cultural identity, and the star represents peace, navigation and the island groups.

The flag was designed by Bernard Namok in 1992 and was officially proclaimed a Flag of Australia in 1995. It has become an enduring symbol of Torres Strait Islander identity, culture and heritage.

• Official Name: Torres Strait Islands
• Country: Australia
• Region: Queensland
• Continent: Oceania
• Population: approx. 4,500 Torres Strait Islanders on the islands
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Famous Attractions
• Thursday Island
• Horn Island
• Torres Strait Reefs
• Friday Island
• Traditional Island Communities

The Torres Strait Islands are renowned for their rich Indigenous culture, tropical islands and marine biodiversity. Visitors experience traditional Torres Strait Islander heritage, coral reefs, fishing communities and the unique island landscapes between Australia and Papua New Guinea.