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The diagonal red cross on a white background is the cross of St Patrick. Which country does it represent on the Union Flag?
- aIrelandCorrect answer
- bWales
- cScotland
- dEngland
Why?
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and his cross stands for Ireland on the Union Flag. Scotland is shown by St Andrew's cross and England by St George's.
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