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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

 

 
Location: Europe
Status: UN Country
Capital City: London
Main Cities: Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
Population: 57,956,000   Area [sq.km]: 244,880

Currency: 1 pound sterling = 100 pence
Languages: English, Welsh, Scots Gaelic, Irish Gaelic (all official)
Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Judaism




Union Flag & Naval Jack [Ratio 1:2]





Civil Ensign "Red Duster" [Ratio 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 [Ratio 1:2]
This was once the British pilot jack, but is now used as the jack of civilian vessels.





Naval Ensign "White Ensign" [Ratio 1:2]





Government / Naval Reserve Ensign [Ratio 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.





Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ensign [Ratio 1:2]
The RFA is made up of the supply and support vessels that provide logistical support to the Royal Navy.





Royal Fleet Auxiliary Jack [Ratio 1:1]
Government vessels that wear Blue Ensigns have square versions of their enisgn as their jack.




Royal Maritime Auxiliary Ensign [Ratio 1:2]





Government Service Ensign [Ratio 1:2]





Civil Air Ensign [Ratio 1:2]
The Civil Air Ensign is the correct national flag to fly at civil air facilities.















 



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