United Kingdom
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The Union Jack combines the crosses of three patron saints: the red Cross of St. George for England, the white saltire of St. Andrew for Scotland, and the red saltire of St. Patrick for Ireland. The flag has been in its current form since the union with Ireland in 1801. Notably, Wales is not represented in the design.
The Union Jack has a correct way up: the broader white diagonal stripe must be on top on the side nearest the flagpole; flying it upside down is traditionally a signal of distress.
Adopted: 1801
