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What the Union Flag combines

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The Union Flag brings together the crosses of three patron saints: the cross of St George for England, the cross of St Andrew for Scotland, and the cross of St Patrick for Ireland. Wales is not shown on the flag.

Memory tip: Union Flag = St George (England) + St Andrew (Scotland) + St Patrick (Ireland).

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Question 1 of 1 · choose two

Select the TWO saints' crosses, besides St George's, that make up the Union Flag.

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