On the flag of the UK is very clear and well-watered combined three flags with crosses of different colors, symbolizing the union of the United Kingdom as part of the three countries - England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Flag formed in this way. First, in 1606, after the establishment of the union of kingdoms of England and Scotland, approved a new flag. To do this, the English flag with the cross of St. George was imposed Scottish flag with the cross of St. Andrew. Overlay happened is this: With the advent of the official one hundred years later, in 1707 the Kingdom of Great Britain, this is the combined flag became a symbol of the country.
However, even a hundred years later, in 1801, an act was passed to merge the UK and Ireland, as a result, an existing flag was imposed another symbol - Irish cross of St. Patrick. That's the way: In this form, the UK flag or Union Jack preserved to this day. Even despite the fact that in 1922, Ireland became independent and the Kingdom of Great Britain now ranks only a piece of the island of Ireland - Northern Irlandiya.Vse like, it turns smoothly ... "But we forgot about Wales!" - Exclaim attentive readers.
And, in fact, occur periodically and discuss how to talk, how to enter the flag of Wales, white and green with a red dragon (Welsh Y Ddraig Goch), the flag of the United Kingdom ...
Comfort options for disadvantaged Welsh pride in the history has been developed a lot. Fortunately, while the Welsh were unable to agree with London none of the options for the location of Welsh symbols on the flag of Great Britain.
Flag formed in this way. First, in 1606, after the establishment of the union of kingdoms of England and Scotland, approved a new flag. To do this, the English flag with the cross of St. George was imposed Scottish flag with the cross of St. Andrew. Overlay happened is this: With the advent of the official one hundred years later, in 1707 the Kingdom of Great Britain, this is the combined flag became a symbol of the country.
However, even a hundred years later, in 1801, an act was passed to merge the UK and Ireland, as a result, an existing flag was imposed another symbol - Irish cross of St. Patrick. That's the way: In this form, the UK flag or Union Jack preserved to this day. Even despite the fact that in 1922, Ireland became independent and the Kingdom of Great Britain now ranks only a piece of the island of Ireland - Northern Irlandiya.Vse like, it turns smoothly ... "But we forgot about Wales!" - Exclaim attentive readers.
And, in fact, occur periodically and discuss how to talk, how to enter the flag of Wales, white and green with a red dragon (Welsh Y Ddraig Goch), the flag of the United Kingdom ...
Comfort options for disadvantaged Welsh pride in the history has been developed a lot. Fortunately, while the Welsh were unable to agree with London none of the options for the location of Welsh symbols on the flag of Great Britain.