Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada is red and white, with a red band at each side and a white square in the center. On the white square is a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points. The flag is twice as wide as it is tall, and the white center is as wide as the two red bands together.
Colors
- Red #D82818 · 64%
- White #F8F8F8 · 36%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Canada
Red and white were proclaimed Canada's official colors in 1921, and the maple leaf has been a symbol of the country since the 1800s. The design, known as the Maple Leaf, replaced the Canadian Red Ensign, which included the Union Jack. It was adopted on February 15, 1965, now marked as National Flag of Canada Day.
Map of Canada
Canada is a country in northern North America and the second-largest country in the world by area. It shares a long land border with the United States to the south and northwest (Alaska) and has coasts on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Canada?
The flag of Canada is red and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Canada?
The flag of Canada has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Canada mean?
Red and white were proclaimed Canada's official colors in 1921, and the maple leaf has been a symbol of the country since the 1800s. The design, known as the Maple Leaf, replaced the Canadian Red Ensign, which included the Union Jack. It was adopted on February 15, 1965, now marked as National Flag of Canada Day.
Can I download the flag of Canada?
Yes: this page has the flag of Canada as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: George F. G. Stanley Modified by: The original uploader was Illegitimate Barrister at Wikimedia Commons. The c).
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