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Northern Ireland

Europe

Constituent country of the United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Capital

Belfast

Design & Symbolism

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Proportions

1:2

Colors

White#FFFFFF

The white field bearing the Cross of Saint George.

Red#CE1124

The red Saint George's Cross and the Red Hand of Ulster.

Construction details

Northern Ireland has no official flag of its own. The Ulster Banner shown here was the flag of the former Government of Northern Ireland (1953–1972) and is today used mainly in some sporting contexts; its use is politically contested.

Construction sheet

Flag etiquette

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

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