The Union Jack

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom. It is made up of the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Wales is not included because it was already united with England when the flag was created. The name "Union Jack" may refer to the small flags called Jacks that are used to show nationalities on ships. Did you know? The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom. It is composed of the union of three flags. St. George's Cross, the national flag of England. St. Andrew's Cross, the national flag of Scotland. St. Patrick's Cross, the national flag of Northern Ireland. The Red Dragon, the national flag of Wales, is not part of the Union Jack, because when the first Union Flag was created, Wales was already united with England. There are many versions of the origin of the name of the flag. However, it probably refers to the fact that small flags used on ships to show their nationalities are called Jacks.