The Scottish flag is also part of what composes the British flag, and the white diagonal cross on the base color blue is called "St. Andrew's Cross". St. Andrew is a patron saint of Scottland and is said to have been executed on an X shaped cross. Legend goes that the design was used from around the 9th century and is said to be the oldest flag used in the world.
It's called St.Andrew's Cross, it represents the St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland It is part of what constitues the British flag (Union Jack) |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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78,772km² | Edinburgh | English | Coal, Oil | Pound sterling |