What is the Meaning of the Union Jack Flag?
The current flag of the United Kingdom is known as the Union Jack. It's really a composite of the three flags of the countries represented in the union: England, Ireland and Scotland.
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History
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The first attempt to create a flag that combined the flags of the union (at that time, England and Scotland) was made in 1606. The current design did not come about until Ireland joined the United Kingdom in 1801.
Name
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The flag was most often flown from the "jack staff" on ships at sea in the 17th and 18th centuries. As the design represents the union of all the countries in the United Kingdom, "Union Jack" came to be the flag's nickname.
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Flag of Scotland
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The Scottish flag has a blue background and features St. Andrew's cross as a white "x" across the face. This diagonal white cross is known as a saltire.
Flag of England
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The flag of England has a white background with St. George's cross in red. It was introduced in 1194 by Richard I of England.
Flag of Ireland
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The flag of Ireland has a white background with St. Patrick's cross as a red "x" across the face. Since 1921, it is only Northern Ireland which is a part of the United Kingdom.
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