The Torres Strait Islander flag is an official flag of Australia, representing Torres Strait Islanders. The green bands on the top and bottom of the flag symbolize the land, while the blue band in the middle represents the waters of the Torres Strait. The thin black lines between the green and blue bands symbolize Torres Strait Islanders. The white five-pointed star in the center of the flag represents the five major island groups, and the white dhari around it also symbolizes the Torres Strait Islanders. The star is the symbol of navigation, while white symbolizes peace. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on July 14, 1995.
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