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Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada (also called "the Maple Leaf") is a red rectangular flag with a white block in the center that features a red maple leaf. It was adopted as the national flag of Canada in 1965 when it replaced the Union flag as the national flag. Questions about the flag of Canada can be directed here.
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When did Canada get their new flag?
February 15, 1965. Before that, Canada used the Union Flag (as part of the former Britisch Empire).
What is the story behind the Canadian flag?
In 1964, Lester B. Pearson began a heated debate over the changing of the Canadian flag. He purposed a contest in which Canadians could submit possible designs for the flag and a final flag would be chosen from them. Hundreds of designs were submitted, and on February 15, 1965 the current version of the flag was chosen.
What do the colors on the Canada flag represent?
The official flag of Canada (the Maple Leaf flag) was adopted in 1965, replacing the previously-used design of the Canadian Red Ensign.
In 1921, King George V proclaimed the official colors of Canada as red, from Saint George's Cross, and white, from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII.
The red represents strength and valor (the blood of patriots), and the white represents purity (the ideals of the nation).
The white means peace and honesty the red means hardiness, bravery, strength & valour.
* According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Canadian flag represent the following: ** White - peace and honesty ** Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
What does the white flag mean?
its the state flag of alabama, although if you are looking for the info for the same reason i am, this doesn't help considering that none of the four listed rivers run through or near it
I'm wondering how many people are playing this contest. Everywhere I look I find the same queries for the 5 questions from last week, and now the 5 questions for this week. Good luck everyone.
Who designed the Canadian flag?
In 1961. the leader of the Opposition Party, Lester Pearson, proposed the idea for a new flag. Lester just proposed the idea, several others were part of the new flag.
What was the original Canadian flag?
The first known flag to fly in Canada was St George's Cross, carried by George Abbot in 1534.
It started with a misunderstanding between two First Nation boys and Jacques Cartier. They told him that they were leading him to their "kanata" which was their word for village. However, he mistook it as that "kanata" or Canada, as he made it out to be, was a full-fledged country.
It was named in 1535. :)
How many points are on the leaf on the Canadian Flag?
According to http://www.worldflags101.com/c/canada-flag.aspx
The 11 points on the maple leaf emblem have no significance. Many people believe they stand for Canada's provinces, plus the federal government, but the emblem is just a recreation of an actual maple leaf.
What do the colors and maple leaf on the Canadian flag symbolize?
The canada maple leaf represents strenth, growth of the maple tree, prosperty, unity of many territories, peace with england, knowledge and it also means freedom. Yes they are ruled by the united kingdom but they live in peace and harmony with the U.K. and the U.S the u.s. because were on both sides on them - to the left hawaii's islands - below 48 states, and top left - alaska
What is the picture on the Canadian flag?
The picture on the Canadian Flag is a leaf. It is a maple leaf. The leaf is red.
Why did they use the maple leaf as the Canadian flag's symbol?
The Canadian flag has a maple leaf on it because there are lots of maple trees in Canada and that tree is where they get sap to make maple syrup. It is also for symbolism because the maple leaf is a Canadian symbol.
What is the reason for the Flag of Canada?
Because nationalists wanted Canada to have its own flag and own identity.Loyalists wanted to stay loyal to Britain. So after a 33 long day debate Queen Elizabeth 2 signed a proclamation which authorized Canada to have its own flag.
What kind of leaf is on the Canadian flag?
The leaf on the Canadian flag is a maple leaf. The reason why the maple leaf is used if because it represents nature and the environment which is an important part of Canada and Canadian history.
What kind of flower is on the Canadian flag?
Pacific Dogwood, Wild Rose, Western Red Lily, Prairie Crocus, White Trillium, Blue Flag, Purple Voilet, Mayflower, Lady's Slipper, Pitcher Plant, Fire weed, Mountain Avens, Purple Saxifraga, The Maple Leaf.
How do you describe the Canadian flag?
(on the left)red border 1/4 the size of the flag, (In the middle)white 1/2 the size of the flag, (In the center of the white) red maple leaf with 11 points, (on the right)red border 1/4 the size of the flag,
The Canadian flag represents the following the white represents peace, and honesty, where as the red represents hardiness, strength, bravery, and valour.
When did the maple leaf flag officially become the flag of Canada?
1936.
When the Settlers arrived in Canada the Maple Tree was the only source of shelter, fuel, and wood. The Settlers then made a flag depicting the leaves on the tree and the white and red background is for the snow and the sweat and blood that was spilt to make their great country.
When did the Canadian flag change?
The current flag of Canada, the red Maple Leaf, was adopted in Parliament amidst The Great Flag Debate on December 15th, 1964. The Flag first flew over Parliament in Ottawa February 15,1965. IN 1996, Prime Minister Jean Chretien declared February 15th as National Flag in Canada.
In simple words it means it was adopted at this date:Febuary 15, 1965
What do the colors on Yugoslavia's flag mean?
The three colors are blue, red, green
Green : the agricultural economy of the land
Red : the sacrifice and struggle of the 30 year war against Ethiopia
Blue : the Red Sea bordering it on the east side.
What are the dimensions of the Canadian flag?
The dimensions of the National Flag of Canada have an exact ratio of 2 to 1 (twice as long as it is wide) and must not be modified.
The red band is 1/4 of the flag's width. The white band is 1/2 the flag's width.
What is the symbol in the center of Canada's flag?
The leaf in the center of the Canadian flag is a maple leaf. It is the national leaf in Canada, due to the large amount of maple trees found there.
What type of maple leaf is used on Canada's flag?
The maple leaf on our flag is considered to be a stylized version of the red maple. It was designed by Jacques Saint-Cyr.
A true red maple leaf actually has serrated edges and pointed sinuses (the parts between the points). It actually incorporates the style of a sugar maple with the smooth edges and rounded sinuses.
