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What does the cross mean on the union flag?
Scotland is represented by the St.Andrew cross (white saltire cross on blue background). Ireland is represented by the St.Patrick cross (red saltire cross on white background). England is represented by the St. George cross (red on white background)
How many flags are there representing great Britain?
There are three flags representing Great Britain - the Union Jack, the flag of England, and the flag of Scotland.
What part of Britain is not in the flag of the UK?
Wales is not represented on the Union Flag. Historically Wales was treated as a Principality, not a Kingdom and hence was treated as a junior partner to England by the monarchy. Therefore, the cross of St George was seen to represent England and Wales so there is no separate representation for Wales.
Describe the Flag of Great Britain?
Its Red, White, And Blue. But It looks like a Cross, and a X Straight down the middle of the Flag.
What is the name of the union flag?
the union is the part where all the flags of the 3 flags are together. being Northern Ireland, England and Scotland
What 3 kingdoms are represented by each cross on the flag?
If you mean union flag / union jack then England Scotland and Wales
Who is a patron saint of England?
There several patron saints of England:Augustine of CanterburyCuthbertGeorgeGregory the GreatMichael the ArchangelOur Lady of Mount Carmel at AylesfordOur Lady of Walsingham
What qualities of the people are represented on the United Kingdom flag?
The United Kingdom flag - the Union Flag - is an amalgam of the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does the England flag represent England?
England is part of the United Kingdom. In the same way, the English flag (a red cross on awhite ground) is part of the Union flag. When the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) is being represented the Union flag is displayed (not the Union Jack which is only flown on ships). When England is being represented at say a sporting event separate from the rest of the UK then the St. George's flag is used.
What is the history behind the british flag?
The history behind the British flag: It used to be called the Union flag/ Union jack because it represented the union of all the countries of the United Kingdom. The flag is an amalgamation of three flags, England North Ireland and Scotland.
How long the union jack has represented our country and what are it's orgins?
The Union Flag is an amalgamation of a St. Georges Cross representing England, a St. Andrews Cross representing Scotland and a St. Patricks Cross representing Ireland. Wales isn't represented on the Union Flag.
Why is wales not represented on the union jack?
They did not have a flag, when it was designed
What 2 crosses are represented inthe union jack flag?
There are THREE crosses represented on the Union Flag. The crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
What does the cross mean on the union flag?
Scotland is represented by the St.Andrew cross (white saltire cross on blue background). Ireland is represented by the St.Patrick cross (red saltire cross on white background). England is represented by the St. George cross (red on white background)
Which country of the UK is not represented in the Union flag?
Wales.
Why does England's rugby team use a white flag with a red cross in it and not the Union Jack?
Because they are representing England, not the United Kingdom. The Union Flag combines the three flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The red cross is St George's Cross, which is the English flag) as opposed to the British flag which combined (hence the word UNION) England, Wales and Scotland. However, it is incorrect to refer to it as a "Union Jack" It should be refered to as a "Union Flag" - it is only called a "Union Jack" when the flag is hung from a JACK pole (on naval ships). == == Actually, the Union flag does include Northern Ireland's St. Patrick's cross, the red saltire, as well as St. Andrew's white saltire, and St. George's red cross. Only Wales is not represented. The political union of Scotland and England happened in 1707. This is why Scotland plays under the flag of St. Andrew and the Welsh under the Dragon. Whereas when playing for Great Britain (as with the Olympics) they play under the Union Flag.
Which three saints are represented on the union flag?
Andrew, Patrick and George.
