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Wales is NOT represented on the Union Flag. This is because:

AWales refused to be included in the Union Flag
BWales was already united with England before the Union Flag was created
CThe Welsh dragon symbol is too complex to include 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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