The palm tree represents the islands' tropical flora; the colours are Australia's national colours; the crescent represents Islam, the religion of the Cocos Malays who make up a majority of the islands' population; and the Southern Cross is a symbol of Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
The palm tree represents the islands' tropical flora; the Australian flag colors represent the nation; the crescent moon symbolizes Islam, which is practiced by the Cocos Malay people who constitute the majority of the island's population; and the Southern Cross is a symbol of Australia and the southern hemisphere.