Europe
Northern Ireland Flag
The Ulster Banner features a red cross on a white background with a red hand inside a white star, topped with a crown. The red hand is a traditional symbol of the O'Neill family and the province of Ulster; the crown represents the British monarchy.
Capital
Belfast
Continent
Europe
Population
1.9 million
Flag symbolism
The Ulster Banner features a red cross on a white background with a red hand inside a white star, topped with a crown. The red hand is a traditional symbol of the O'Neill family and the province of Ulster; the crown represents the British monarchy.
Did you know?
Northern Ireland has no single official flag — the Union Jack is the only flag with official status, though the Ulster Banner is still widely used to represent the nation in sport.