Flag of Canada: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- North America
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Adopted
- 15 Feb 1965
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Red and white have been Canada's official colours since 1921. The maple leaf is a longstanding national symbol.
The maple leaf has 11 points chosen purely for aesthetics — not to represent provinces.
Region & capital
Canada sits in North America — North America. Its capital is Ottawa.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Canada?
- Canada's flag uses red, white. Red and white have been Canada's official colours since 1921. The maple leaf is a longstanding national symbol.
- When was the flag of Canada adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 15 February 1965.
- What is the capital of Canada?
- The capital is Ottawa.
- Which flags look similar to Canada's?
- Commonly confused with PE, AT, MT, GE. See the similar-flags rail below.
