Which Countries Feature the Union Jack in Their Flags?

The Union Jack Beyond the United Kingdom

The Union Jack (Union Flag) is the national flag of the United Kingdom alone. However, it appears as a component in the flags of several other nations and territories due to historical ties.

British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies

The Union Jack is incorporated into the flags of territories such as Bermuda, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, and others, typically as a canton (upper-left quadrant). Crown dependencies like Guernsey and Jersey also feature it in some official flags.

Independent Commonwealth Nations

Several sovereign states that were formerly part of the British Empire retain the Union Jack in their national flags, including:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada (in the provincial flags of Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, and historically in the national flag until 1965)
• Fiji
• Tuvalu

In these flags, the Union Jack symbolizes historical connection to the UK, while the remaining design elements represent local identity.