United Kingdom
Formal Name:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Local Name:
United Kingdom
Local Formal Name:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
| Common- wealth |
European Union | NATO | United Nations | Pacific Community |
| Location: | Europe |
| Status: | UN Country |
| Capital City: | London |
| Main Cities: | Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast |
| Population: | 57,956,000 |
| Area: | 244,880 km2 |
| Currency: | 1 pound sterling = 100 pence |
| Languages: | English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic, Irish Gaelic (all official) |
| Religions: | Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Judaism |
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Union Flag & Naval Jack [1:2]
This is the 1:2 national version; for the 3:5 British Army version see design code UNKG4003.
Civil Ensign "Red Duster" [1:2]
The Red Ensign is the appropriate courtesy flag for civilian ships visiting UK waters. Government and naval vessels should use the Blue and White Ensigns respectively.
Civil Jack [1:2]
This was once the British pilot jack, but is now used as the jack of civilian vessels.
Government / Naval Reserve Ensign [1:2]
The Blue Ensign may be worn by vessels commanded by officers in the RNR, when in possession of a warrant from the Ministry of Defence.
Naval Ensign "White Ensign" [1:2]
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Flag Drawings © Graham Bartram, portions © The Flag Institute & Mario Fabretto
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