Flag of Canada
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeCA
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Canada |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Official Country Name | Canada |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Continent | Americas |
| Region | North America |
| ISO Country Code | CA / CAN |
| Internet Domain | .ca |
| Calling Code | +1 (multiple: 204, 226, 236, 249…) |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| National Language(s) | English, French |
| Demonym | Canadian |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Population | 37,057,765 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Canada |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1965-02-15 |
| First Used | 1965 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1965-02-15 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | White, Red |
| Designer | George F. G. Stanley / John Matheson |
| Design Type | Vertical Canadian pale with maple leaf |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Canada |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | N/A | |
| Red | #D52B1E | 213, 43, 30 | 0, 80, 86, 16 | Not specified |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents peace, purity and honesty |
|---|---|
| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1965 | First recorded use of the flag design |
| 1965-02-15 | Current flag officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 units (hoist) |
| Length | 2 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Not documented |
| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | Not documented |
| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
Canada Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Canada
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 61 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1965-02-15 |
| Oldest Version | 1965 |
| Previous Flag | Not documented |
| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
| Designer | George F. G. Stanley / John Matheson |
| Most Common Color | White |
| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
| Similar Flags | Not documented |
| Unique Feature | Vertical Canadian pale with maple leaf |
