GeoByte1:The cross of St. George, the red cross on this flag, has been part of the English flag for hundreds of years. St. George is the patron saint of England.
GeoByte2:The United Kingdom is in Western Europe. It's made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London.
GeoByte3:Its correct name is the Union Flag, but Britain's flag is also called the Union Jack.
GeoByte4:The United Kingdom is one of 20 countries with different naval and national flags.
GeoByte5:The flag of the United Kingdom represents the union of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.