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Flag Adopted
1964
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Flag Proportion: |
1:2 |
| Capital: |
Ottawa |
| Language: |
French, English |
| Currency: |
Canadian Dollar |
| Continent: |
North America |
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The current flag of Canada, known as the ‘Maple Leaf Flag,’
was officially adopted in 1964. The design begins with a red, white, red,
vertical tri-band and features a red stylized 11 point maple leaf in the center
of the flag. Legend dates the Maple leaf as a symbol of Canada since the mid to
late 19th century. The colors of red and white represent the
national colors, established by King George V, in 1921.
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