Hello children,
This is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
It's also called "The Union Jack".
The flag is red, blue and white.
Let's learn more about this flag and his composition.
It consists of:
- The
red cross of Saint George, the Patron of England.
Flag of England (Labeled for reuse).
- The
white saltire (diagonal) of Saint Andrew, the Patron of Scotland.
It is said
that Saint Andrew was martyred on such a cross.
Flag of Scotland (Labeled for reuse)
- The
red saltire of Saint Patrick, the patron of
Northern Ireland.
Picture Northern Ireland
- Wales is not represented. Look at The Union Jack and check if it has got this fierce dragon.
Flag of Wales
Eugenia Araujo has created this interesting presentation.
It helps us understand better The United Kingdom.