Flag of Canada

Flag of Canada

Flag Details

Official Name
Maple Leaf
Year Adopted
1965
Aspect Ratio
1:2
Designer
George Stanley
Colors
Red White
Symbolism
The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canadian identity. The red bands represent the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of Canada look like?

The flag of Canada, known as "Maple Leaf", features the colors Red, White. The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canadian identity. The red bands represent the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

When was the flag of Canada adopted?

The current flag of Canada was officially adopted in 1965.

What do the colors of the Canadian flag represent?

The red maple leaf is a symbol of Canadian identity. The red bands represent the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

About Canada

Capital
Ottawa
Continent
North America
Population
33,487,208
Area
9 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar
Languages
English (official language) 58.7%, French (official language) 22%, Punjabi 1.4%, Italian 1.3%, Spanish 1.3%, German 1.3%, Cantonese 1.2%, Tagalog 1.2%, Arabic 1.1%, other 10.5% (2011 est.)
ISO Code
CA / CAN
Calling Code
+1
Domain
ca
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