Canada Flag - Official National Symbol and Design Details #1348419 (License: Personal Use)

The Canadian flag, also known as the Maple Leaf, consists of two vertical red bands on either side and a white square in the center bearing a red, 11-pointed maple leaf. Designed by George Stanley and approved by Parliament on February 15, 1965, it replaced the Canadian Red Ensign and symbolizes unity, peace, and national identity. Its proportions are 1:2, and the red color represents sacrifice and bravery, while white signifies peace and honesty.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and news articles about Canada. It serves users seeking visual identification of the nation, historical context, or symbolic meaning-especially around national holidays like Canada Day (July 1).