Flag of Canada
- Country
- Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Continent
- The Americas
- Adopted
- 1965
- Colours
- Red, White
What does the flag of Canada mean?
The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since the 18th century. Red and white are the national colours of Canada.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
The colour of the cross of St. George.
White
The colour of the French royal emblem.
History
Adopted in 1965, the flag is the first to have been created specifically for Canada. The design, by George Stanley, was controversial at first but has since become a beloved national symbol.
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Remember it for good
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