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Beginning in the colonial age, Crux became used as a national symbol by several southern nations.

The brightest stars of Crux appear on the flags of Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Samoa.

They also appear on the flags of the Australian state of Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory, as well as the flag of Magallanes Region of Chile, the flag of Londrina ( Brazil ) and several Argentine provincial flags and emblems ( for example, Tierra del Fuego and Santa Cruz ).

The flag of the Mercosur trading zone displays the four brightest stars.

Crux also appears on the Brazilian coat of arms.