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Isobel | 08:45 Tue 04th Jun 2002 | News
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Where did the Union Jack get its name
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The Union Jack is named for the fact that it is the combined flags of England (St George), Scotland (St Andrew) and Ireland (St Patrick). Although Ireland is split between the Republic (Eire) and Northern Ireland, the flag predates this split. Wales is not represented on the flag. The word 'Jack' is an old word for a flag. Many maritime flags are called 'jacks'.
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The Union Jack is named for the fact that it is the combined flags of England (St George), Scotland (St Andrew) and Ireland (St Patrick). Although Ireland is split between the Republic (Eire) and Northern Ireland, the flag predates this split. Wales is not represented on the flag. The word 'Jack' is an old word for a flag. Many maritime flags are called 'jacks'.
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