Country Information
| Sovereign State | No (Territory of Australia) |
| Country Codes | HM, HMD, 334 |
| Official Name | Heard Island and McDonald Islands |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Capital | None (Uninhabited) |
| Government Type | External Territory of Australia |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Calling Code | N/A |
| Member Of | N/A (as it is a territory of Australia) |
| Population | Uninhabited |
| Total Area | 412 sq km |
| Highest Point | Mawson Peak – Mawson Peak, on Heard Island, is the highest point at 2,745 meters (9,006 feet). |
| Lowest Point | Indian Ocean – The lowest point is at sea level in the Indian Ocean. |
| GDP Per Capita | Not Applicable |
| Life Expectancy | Not Applicable |
| Internet TLD | .hm |
Australian National Anthem
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
Being isolated in the Southern Ocean, Heard Island and McDonald Islands have no immediate neighboring countries.
History of the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Flag
The Heard Island and McDonald Islands, as territories of Australia, do not have their own unique flag but instead use the flag of Australia. This reflects the islands’ status as an external territory under Australian sovereignty. The Australian flag, featuring the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross, symbolizes the country’s history as a part of the British Empire and its geographical position in the southern hemisphere.
The history of the Australian flag extends back to the early 20th century. It was first flown in 1901, following a competition to design a flag for the newly formed Commonwealth of Australia. The current design was officially adopted in 1954. The Union Jack represents Australia’s historical links with the United Kingdom, the large seven-pointed star symbolizes the six states and the territories of Australia, and the Southern Cross constellation is a nod to the geographical location of Australia and its territories, including Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands, being uninhabited and primarily used for research purposes, have not developed a separate flag or symbol that distinguishes them from Australia. The use of the Australian flag on these islands underscores their integral connection to Australia, both politically and historically. The flag, thus, represents not just Australia but also its territories, embodying their shared history, governance, and unity under the Commonwealth of Australia.