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Flag of Scotland

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Saltire, particularly the flag of Scotland.

The Flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; Scots: Banner o Scotland) is also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire. As the national flag, the Saltire, rather than the Royal Standard of Scotland, is the correct flag for all individuals and corporate bodies to fly.

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Symmetric, Closed shape, Colorful, Contains straight lines, Has crossing lines.

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