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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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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.
How does the Canadian flag represent Canada?
Our flag stands for the pride and honour of all Canadians and should be treated with respect.
This flag also shows the symbol of the nation's unity, which represents all of the citizens of Canada without distinction of language, race, belief or option.
Today, the Canadian flag is recognized throughout the world as the most prominent and visible symbol of Canada. It also symbolizes a united, proud and confident nation.
Why did Canada adopt it's national flag?
being that Canadas population had changed from an English Protestant majority to a roman catholic majority, Canadas catholic leaders may have felt that the Union Jack no longer represented the country.
Which prime minister gave Canada the Canadian flag?
Lester B. Pearson was Prime Minister in 1967 when Canadians got their national flag.
Why was Canada's flag designed that why?
The flag is only two colors since red and white are Canada's national colors. In 1921, King George V said the Canada's national colors were red and white. Red from Saint George's Cross and white from the French royal emblem.
What are the pantone colors for the Canada Flag?
Most corporations and entities with logos keep that information secret. If one is authorized to reproduce the image, logo etc. a specification sheet is provided that includes pantone colors used. Usually a designer can download the logo and spec's from a web site maintained by the company, the client should have that information. The second option is to look at the piece to be reproduced along with a Pantone swatch book and match the colors by eye.
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The Yukon is a governmental entity. Most governments tell you what colors to use; the Yukon doesn't do that, so I would try these colors to start:
Red: Pantone 185
Blue: Pantone 289
Gold: Pantone 130
Black: you can use Pantone Black, or just 100 percent process black because they're the same thing.
What do the colors of the texas flag represent?
There are three colors in the Texas state flag. The blue stands for loyalty, the red stands for bravery, and the white for purity.
Why is the maple leaf on Canada's flag?
Since Canada has no national flower, there is a national leaf for the country even though there's a flower for each province and territory. It is the maple leaf. The maple leaf is a symbol of Canada so they added it to the flag. It is just like national flowers. In Holland, their national flower is Tulips and there are a lot of them. In Canada, there are lots of maple leafs and trees.
What does the white mean on the French flag?
White is used on the flag of the United States to signify purity. The purity of the American ideals of fairness, rule of law, and diligence.
How did the american flag become a symbol?
It represents the country's history, the republic for which it stands, and beliefs of one nation, indivisible, under god, with liberty and justice for all.
What symbol is on the soviet unions flag?
The hammer and sickle represented the unification of the peasant serfs, workers and soldiers
What does the color white represents?
clearness, brightness light sprit, joy and clouds
Cleanliness and purity
What does the maple leaf represent?
== == The Red Maple leaf is similar to the Silver Maple leaf(which is a simple leaf), so I'd say that it's a simple leaf. it is a simple leaf
Does Canada flag have lines of symmetry?
Yes, there is one line of symmetry on the Canadian flag. The line of symmetry is in the middle of the flag. Divide the flag at the middle vertically.
What does the colors on the montserrat's flag mean?
The dark blue Blue - Represents vigilance, loyalty, perseverance & justice which was trigger of depressive emotions by slaves leading them into learning the languages they know.
The light blue- Represents the serene beaches.
The red- for the blood that was shed and the authority of the law, amongst Montserratian(s), Note**This you may observe see from the "badge" or "shield" emblem on the flag which represents "roots".
The white- stands for peace, streams- & clouds and the protecting of their brotherly tribesmen located in the Shamrock of the lesser and also those Greater Antilles.
The green- Represents the Mountains, Forest, Flora, Fauna and agriculture
The Shield emblem on the Montserrat flag depicts a woman standing beside a yellow harp with her arm around a black cross.(meaning very religious women)
The Yellow- Represents the flowers, Mountainous fauna and friendliness to all visitors
The brown- Represents Connection to an Empire (known as the poor man empire) shared with China, Germany, France and Finland, Hungary, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Poland, Russia, Congo, Nigeria, Armenia, Tunisians, Zimbabwe and many more African countries … to numerous to mention
The cross-stands for religions on the island (see religions below)
The shield represents roots in under the flags, which owned the island at some point in where languages were learned and passed down through generations. This includes British English, French, and a English dialect, French Kwéyol.
Harp stand for the Musicplayed by the natives. Montserrat is populated by Arawak and Carib natives family to the Taíno and Cíbønéy(Ciboney).
The emblem of Montserrat is the shamrock, in honour of its earliest European settlers, who were of Catholic-Irish sent by Government of a United Kingdom.
The X on the flag stands for British pirates that landed on the island through time often befriending the native islanders and slaves..
The upper left quarter of the flag, hoist side, is called the Canton and pictures the British Union Jack found on many of the flag around the globe. Reason for Union jack flag setup, for health issues (no sicknesses such as autism and no wars)and to keep calmness between all nations. However, immigration issue were not enforced which led to the current wars in Iraq today, brother fighting brother simply due to misunderstandings or lack of knowledge.
Ethnic groups: Black, White, Mulatto, Creole. The island's population is mainly a mix of British, Irish and Africans with other minorities.
Religions: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Baptist, Seventh-day Adventist, other Christian denominations
Montserrat is still occupied by indigenous the natives
Protecting the Beaches, Trees, Rain-forests and indigenous animal including frogs, bees, butterflies, bats as well as flora, fauna and mountainous terrain to name a few for tourism… is a primary concern of Montserratians. This is their home. They believe Trees Clean Polluted Air. Plant a tree today. Trees are the foundation of life. Don't cut the trees down.
Languages spoken on the island: British English, French, and a English dialect, French Kwéyol.
Is the maple leaf flag the official flag of Canada?
Yes, a maple leaf is part of the flag. See the Related Links section below for a link to a picture of it.
