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Wales is NOT represented on the Union Flag. This is because:
AWales refused to be included
BWales was already united with England before the Union Flag was created ✓
CThe dragon symbol is too complex for the flag
DWales has its own flag and didn't want to be included
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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