The United Kingdom – Main Symbols (“Union Jack”, “God Save the Queen”., “Britannia”, “Three Lions” etc) • The flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Flag (commonly known as the "Union Jack"). Created from the superimposition of the flags of England (St George’s Cross) and Scotland (Saint Andrew’s Cross); the Saint Patrick’s cross, representing Ireland, was added to this in 1801. • The national anthem of the UK is God Save the Queen. • Britannia is a personification of the UK, originating from the Roman occupation of southern and central Great Britain. Britannia is symbolized as a young woman with brown or golden hair, wearing a Corinthian helmet and white robes. She holds Poseidon’s three-pronged trident and a shield, bearing the Union Flag. Sometimes she is depicted as riding the back of a lion. In modern usage, Britannia is often associated with maritime dominance, as in the patriotic song Rule Britannia. • The lion has also been used as a symbol of the UK; one is depicted behind Britannia on the 50 pence piece and one is shown crowned on the back of the 10 pence piece, it is also used as a symbol on the non-ceremonial flag of the British Army. Lions have been used as heraldic devices many times, including in the royal arms of both the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Kingdom of Gwynedd in Wales. The lion is featured on the emblem of the England national football team, giving rise to the popular football anthem Three Lions. • The bulldog is sometimes used as a symbol of the Great Britain. • Britain is also personified as the character John Bull. Source: http://londra.mae.ro