# 29 - The Flag of the United Kingdom/ UK ("Union Jack") Explained

The Union Jack is one of the most recognisable flags in the world. The national flag of the United Kingdom is also known as the Union Flag or rather Union Jack. The flag’s origins can be traced back to the early 1600s. - But what does its characteristic red, white, and blue design mean? And where does the name “Jack” come from? Well, you’re just about to find out …