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The Union Flag

The UK's flag, combining the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.

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Combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).
Current design dates from the 1801 Act of Union with Ireland.

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