The flag 🇬🇧 represents the United Kingdom, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is commonly associated with the British Empire, which was a global dominion that spanned territories across the world during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The flag features a combination of red, white, and blue, with the St. Georges Cross representing England, the Saltire representing Scotland, and the St. Patricks Cross representing Ireland.