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Wales is NOT represented on the Union Flag. This is because:
AWales formally refused and declined to be included when the Union Flag was designed
BWales was already united with England before the Union Flag was created ✓
CThe Welsh dragon is considered far too complex and detailed to fit on the flag
DWales has its own separate flag and chose not to join the Union Flag
Explanation
Wales is not on the Union Flag because Wales had already been united with England before the flag was created. The flag combines England, Scotland and Ireland — Wales was already incorporated into England's cross.
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