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National Emblems of the United Kingdom
National Emblems of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (abbreviated from "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland") is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales...
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National Emblems of the United Kingdom
National Emblems of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (abbreviated from "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland") is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland (sometimes known as Ulster).
Great Britain is the name of the island which is made up of England, Scotland, Wales,
whereas the British Isles is the geographical name of all the islands off the north-west coast of
the European continent.
In everyday speech "Britain" is used to mean the United Kingdom.
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses.
The
upright red cross on a white background is the cross of the 1st George, the patron saint of
England.
The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St.
Andrew, the patron
saint of Scotland, The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St.
Patrick, the
patron saint of Ireland.
The Welsh flag
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