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    Flag of United Kingdom

    Flag of United Kingdom
    A combination of the flags of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Capital
    London
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1801
    Colours
    Red, White, Blue

    What does the flag of United Kingdom mean?

    The Union Flag is a composite of the flags of England (the red Cross of St George), Scotland (the white saltire of St Andrew on a blue field), and Ireland (the red saltire of St Patrick).

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents St George (England)

    • White

      Represents St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland)

    • Blue

      Represents St Andrew (Scotland)

    History

    The first Union Flag was created in 1606 and combined the flags of England and Scotland. The current design, which includes the cross of St Patrick, dates from the Act of Union with Ireland in 1801.

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