Flag of United Kingdom
The Union Jack: the red cross of St George, edged in white, over the red and white saltires of St Patrick and St Andrew on a blue field.
- Colours
- blue
- red
- white
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1801
What the flag of United Kingdom means
The Union Jack combines the crosses of three patron saints: the red cross of St George for England, the white saltire of St Andrew for Scotland and the red saltire of St Patrick for Ireland. Wales is not represented, as it was already part of the Kingdom of England.
Where is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of United Kingdom adopted?
The current flag of United Kingdom was adopted in 1801.
What colours are on the flag of United Kingdom?
The main colours of the flag of United Kingdom are blue, red and white.