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International Flag Display

A lakeside installation along the southern edge of Lake Burley Griffin featuring 110 flags. The display represents the United Nations, the European Union, and individual nations that maintain an official diplomatic mission or embassy within the national capital. The flagpoles are fully illuminated at night.

Address: Commonwealth Place, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
Price: Free
Website: nca.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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