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Northern Europe

Flag of United Kingdom

Capital: London

Difficulty
Medium
Country code
GB
Flag ID
flag:gb
Flag of United Kingdom

Meaning and history

Combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). One of the most recognizable flags in the world.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Union Jack

Symbols

  • Crosses

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