Flag of Canada - Wikipedia
The National Flag of Canada (French: Drapeau national du Canada), [1] often referred to simply as the Canadian flag, consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in the ratio of 1∶2∶1, in which is featured one stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf charged in the centre. [2]
The history of the National Flag of Canada
But has Canada always had its iconic red and white maple leaf flag to showcase itself to the world? It may surprise you to learn that our flag is relatively young and that it has an eventful history.
Description of the National Flag of Canada
The original design for the maple leaf on the National Flag of Canada had 13 points. This design was hard to recognize as a maple leaf when seen from a distance or floating in windy conditions, so it was changed to its current 11-point design to improve the clarity of the symbol.
National Flag of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2019年11月29日 · The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Canadian Flag or the Maple Leaf Flag (l’Unifolié in French), consists of a red field with a white square at its centre in which sits a stylized, 11-point red maple leaf.
Flag of Canada | Meaning & History | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
2024年11月11日 · The maple leaf had been a national symbol since at least 1868, and its red colour has been described as a symbol of Canadian sacrifice during World War I. Pearson’s original flag proposal showed three red maple leaves on a white field with narrow blue vertical stripes at either end.
Official symbols of Canada
The design of the National Flag of Canada is the result of an intensive creative process that took place in 1964. With its distinctive maple leaf, Canada’s red and white flag is easily recognized around the globe.
Canada - CRW Flags
2024年6月1日 · The Canadian Flag (colloquially known as The Maple Leaf Flag) is a red flag of the proportions two by length and one by width, containing in its centre a white square, with a single red stylized eleven-point maple leaf centred in the white square.
The National Flag of Canada - ThoughtCo
2019年10月19日 · The Canadian red and white maple leaf flag is officially called the National Flag of Canada. The flag bears a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background, with red borders down each side. The Canadian flag is twice as long as it is wide.
Flag of Canada - Flagpedia.net
Maple leaf became a symbol of Canadian athletes in the 20th century and also a symbol of Canadian soldiers in both world wars. Red leaf is placed on a white background and the flag is lined with two vertical red stripes.
Flag of Canada - What Does It Mean? - Symbol Sage
2021年6月24日 · The Canadian Flag, also called the Maple Leaf Flag, has a rich and interesting history. Its distinct design consists of a red background with a white square at its center, on which is superimposed a red, 11-pointed maple leaf.
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