United Kingdom flag
The flag of United Kingdom was founded on January, 1, 1801
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Description of British flag: blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland); properly known as the Union Flag, but commonly called the Union Jack; the design and colors (especially the Blue Ensign) have been the basis for a number of other flags including other Commonwealth countries and their constituent states or provinces, and British overseas territories
Country name:
long form: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
short form: United Kingdom
Location of United Kingdom: Western Europe
United Kingdom borders with:
Ireland
the North Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea
The capital of United Kingdom: London
Time difference: UTC 0
Area: 244,820 sq km
Population: 61,113,200
Nationality: Briton
Official language: English
Government type: constitutional monarchy
Chief of state: Queen
Currency: British pounds (GBP)
Internet-domain: .uk