Union Jack

The Union Flag or Union Jack is the flag most commonly associated with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and was also used throughout the former British Empire. It retains an official or semi-official status in many Commonwealth Realms including being an official flag of Canada. The current design (which is used as the national Flag of the United Kingdom) dates from the Union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - British Empire - Commonwealth Realms - Canada - Flag of the United Kingdom - Union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801

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Note that the jack flown by ships of the United States Navy is also referred to as the "Union Jack", but is a different flag.

Related Topics:
Jack - United States Navy

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