Flag of United Kingdom: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- London
- Adopted
- 1 Jan 1801
- Layout
- cross
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).
Wales is not represented — the Welsh dragon predates the union and never made it in.
Region & capital
United Kingdom sits in Europe — Northern Europe. Its capital is London.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom's flag uses blue, red, white. Combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland).
- When was the flag of United Kingdom adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 1 January 1801.
- What is the capital of United Kingdom?
- The capital is London.
- Which flags look similar to United Kingdom's?
- Commonly confused with AU, NZ, FJ, TV. See the similar-flags rail below.
