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Nation in the British Isles

Page last modified 04/24/2024

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Union Jack

Also colloquially known as the Union Flag

• Adopted on January 1, 1801
• Used as a national flag
• The officially recognized proportions are 1:2 and 3:5

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Scots Union Flag

• Designed by ??? in the early 17th century

Scottish variant of the King's Colours flag.

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King's Colours

• Adopted in 1707
• Abolished in 1801
• Used as a civil flag and state flag
• Designed by ??? in the early 17th century
• The officially recognized proportion is 3:5

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Before the creation of the King's Colours, there was no one flag to unite Great Britain. Instead, use the flag of either Scotland or England.