Flag of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland uses as its national flag the Royal Banner commonly known as the Union Flag or Union Jack. The current design of the Union Flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. Its correct proportions are 1:2. However, the version officially used by the British Army modifies the proportions to 3:5.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Union of Ireland and Great Britain - 1801 - British Army

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The history, current status, and nomenclature of the Union Flag, and its use other than as a flag for the United Kingdom (for example, in Australia), are treated more fully under the article Union Jack.

Related Topics:
Australia - Union Jack

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