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[erik19283]

Hello,

The way I understand it The United Kingdom comprises Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain itself comprises England, Scotland and Wales. When I see the "union jack", then it is the flag of which, United Kingdom, Great Britain or England?

Thank you for your help.

[lotus]

Hi erik19283,

Click on United Kingdom near the bottom:
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/docs/flagsoftheworld.html


The British Isles:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Isles_%28terminology%29


Flag of England:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_England

Flag of Scotland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Scotland

Flag of Wales:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Wales

Flag of Northern Ireland: (some controversy)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Northern_Ireland




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