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The '''Union Jack''' is the national flag of the [[United Kingdom]]. It is a composite flag composed of the flags of the patron saints of three of the four countries that comprise the United Kingdom. The cross of St Andrew represents [[Scotland]], St George represents [[England]] and the cross of St Patrick represents [[Northern Ireland]]. The only country which is part of the United Kingdom which does not have its flag included in the Union Jack is [[Wales]]. | The '''Union Jack''' is the national flag of the [[United Kingdom]]. It is a composite flag composed of the flags of the patron saints of three of the four countries that comprise the United Kingdom. The cross of St Andrew represents [[Scotland]], St George represents [[England]] and the cross of St Patrick represents [[Northern Ireland]]. The only country which is part of the United Kingdom which does not have its flag included in the Union Jack is [[Wales]]. | ||
[[Category:Flags of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Flags of the United Kingdom]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, April 24, 2011
The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom.
The Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is a composite flag composed of the flags of the patron saints of three of the four countries that comprise the United Kingdom. The cross of St Andrew represents Scotland, St George represents England and the cross of St Patrick represents Northern Ireland. The only country which is part of the United Kingdom which does not have its flag included in the Union Jack is Wales.