It consists of:
The red cross of St. George (England) on a white background.
The white diagonal cross (saltire) of St. Andrew (Scotland) on a blue background.
The red diagonal cross of St. Patrick (Ireland).
The first version originated in 1606 following the personal union of England and Scotland.
The current form dates from January 1, 1801, when Ireland was added.
Wales is missing because it had already been added to England earlier.
The flag is used on land (ratio 3:5) and at sea (1:2).
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