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Three crosses on the Union Flag
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The Union Flag, also called the Union Jack, is made by combining three crosses: the cross of St George for England, the cross of St Andrew for Scotland and the cross of St Patrick for Ireland. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag.
Memory tip: George, Andrew and Patrick are on the flag; the Welsh dragon is not.
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The cross of St Andrew on the Union Flag represents which country?
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