1. THE FLAG OF THETHE FLAG OF THE
UNITED KINGDOMUNITED KINGDOM
2. This is the flag of the United Kingdom.This is the flag of the United Kingdom.
It is commonly known as The Union Jack.It is commonly known as The Union Jack.
Do you know where it comes from?Do you know where it comes from?
3. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland isThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is
formed by four countries:formed by four countries:
EnglandEngland
ScotlandScotland
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
WalesWales
4. The Union Jack dates from 1801. It consists of the Red CrossThe Union Jack dates from 1801. It consists of the Red Cross
of Saint George, patron saint of England, edged in white, ...of Saint George, patron saint of England, edged in white, ...
5. ... superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew, patron saint... superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew, patron saint
of Scotland, ...of Scotland, ...
6. ... which are superimposed on the Cross of Saint Patrick,... which are superimposed on the Cross of Saint Patrick,
patron saint of Ireland.patron saint of Ireland.
7. Wales, however, is not represented on the Union Flag by itsWales, however, is not represented on the Union Flag by its
patron saint, Saint David, or the dragon.patron saint, Saint David, or the dragon.
8. To know more about the history of the BritishTo know more about the history of the British
flag, click here:flag, click here:
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/geography/unionjack.htmlhttp://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/geography/unionjack.html
QUESTION:QUESTION:
Why wasn’t Wales included on the flag?Why wasn’t Wales included on the flag?
