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The Union Flag (British flag) is made up of 3 crosses:

-St. George's Cross (the red central cross) for England

-St. Patrick's Cross (the red diagonal cross) for Ireland

-St. Andrew's Cross (the white cross on the blue background) for Scotland

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The cross of St George, and the diagonal crosses of St Andrew & St Patrick.

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Thare are many.

See the Related Link for flags used in the UK and related terrotories.

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