Презентация на тему: "Symbols and national emblems of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"

Symbols and national emblems of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The national flag of England, known as St George's Cross, has been England's national flag since the 13th century. Originally the flag was used by the maritime state the Republic of Genoa.
The national flag of England
A red cross acted as a symbol for many Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries. It became associated with Saint George, along with countries and cities, which claimed him as their patron saint and used his cross as a banner.

Scotland's official national flag is the Saltire.
The actual word 'Saltire' means 'a cross with diagonal bars of equal length' and the national flag of Scotland is made up of a white saltire (aka St. Andrews' Cross) on a blue background. First hoisted in 1512, it's believed to be one of the oldest flags in the world still in use today.
The national flag of Scotland

The Flag of Wales consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. 
The colour of the Welsh flag have a major significance. The meaning of the Welsh flag is thus: The white half stands for peace and honesty, the green half stands for joy and hope, and the red dragon signifies valor and bravery.
The national flag of Wales

The national flag of Northern Ireland
The national flag of Northern Ireland has a very interesting shape. In addition to the red St. George's Cross and crown, there's a red right hand in the center of a white six-pointed star, which represents the six counties that make up Northern Ireland.
The red cross and the crown symbolize
the sense of belonging to the U.K.

Flag of the United Kingdom - also known to the British as a Union Jack, has been used since 1603 when the Scottish King James VI became the king of England. The symbolism of the flag expresses the linkage between England, Scotland, and Wales.
The national flag of the UK

The National flower of England is the rose. It is usually red .The flower has been adopted as England’s emblem since the time of the Wars of the Roses– civil wars between the royal house of Lancaster and the royal house of York.
The national flower of Scotland is thistle. Legend has it that during the invasion the Norsemen tried to surprise the sleeping Scottish. In order to move more stealthily the Norsemen removed their footwear. One of Haakon’s men unfortunately stood on thistle and shrieked out in pain, thus alerting the Clansmen to the advancing Norsemen.
The national flowers

The daffodil is the national flower worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.
The National Flower of Northern Ireland is Shamrock. It is the symbol of Ireland and Saint Patrick, since 18 century. Saint Patrick used the plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. He considered shamrock as the holy and pious plant.
The national flowers