Flag of Canada
Vertical bands of red, white and red, with a red eleven-pointed maple leaf on the square white centre.
- Colours
- red
- white
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1965
What the flag of Canada means
The red maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since the 18th century. Red and white were proclaimed the national colours in 1921. The flag replaced the Red Ensign, which carried the Union Jack.
Where is Canada?
Canada is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are United States, Mexico, Iceland, Bahamas and Cuba. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Canada adopted?
The current flag of Canada was adopted in 1965.
What colours are on the flag of Canada?
The main colours of the flag of Canada are red and white.