Canada Flag

Canada flag
Canada flag

The flag of Canada is a red field with a white square at its center, featuring a stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf. The flag has a ratio of 1:2:1, with the white square and maple leaf taking up the center half of the flag.

The maple leaf is a symbol of Canada and has been used on the country's flag since 1965, when it was officially adopted by both houses of Parliament and proclaimed by the Canadian monarch as the national flag.

The flag is often referred to as the Maple Leaf or l'Unifolié (French for “the one-leafed”). The maple leaf design was chosen from three options by a committee led by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, and it is based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada.

The Canadian Red Ensign, which had been in unofficial use since the 1860s and was officially approved for use by an Order in Council in 1945, remains an official flag in Canada, symbolizing the country's allegiance to the monarch and membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. The Canadian flag is often used in conjunction with other flags, such as those of government bodies and military forces, and it appears on the government's wordmark.

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Canada is a country located in North America, bordered by the United States to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It is the second largest country in the world by land area, and it is home to over 38 million people.

Canada has a varied landscape, with mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers covering much of its territory. The country is known for its cold winters and beautiful natural scenery, including Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains.

The official languages of Canada are English and French, reflecting the country's history as a British and French colony. Canada is a multicultural and bilingual country, with people from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds living there.

Canada has a strong economy, with a diverse range of industries including agriculture, forestry, mining, and manufacturing. It is also a major exporter of natural resources such as oil and timber.

The country has a parliamentary democracy, with a federal system of government. It is a member of the United Nations and the G7, and it has a strong relationship with the United States, its southern neighbor.

Canada is known for its high standard of living and its strong social safety net, including universal healthcare and free public education. It is also home to a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a thriving music, film, and literature industry.

Overall, Canada is a beautiful, diverse, and prosperous country with a rich history and culture. It is an important player on the global stage and is known for its commitment to human rights and social justice.

Independent Yes
Country codes CA, CAN (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Canada
Official languages English and French
Religion 53.3% Christianity, 34.6% No religion, 4.9% Islam, Hinduism 2.3%, Sikhism 2.1%, Buddhism 1.0%, Judaism 0.9%
Capital city Ottawa
Continent North America
Time zone UTC−3.5 to −8 • Summer (DST) • UTC−2.5 to −7
Member of United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Organization of American States
NATO
Population 38,573,417 (2023)
Population density 4 per Km2 (11 people per mi2)
Urban Population 81.3 % of the population is urban (30,670,064 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 242,032
Median age 41.1 years
Total area The total land area is 9,093,510 Km2 (3,511,022 sq. miles)
Highest point Mount Logan (5 959 m, 19 551 ft)
Lowest point North Atlantic Ocean
GDP per capita $ 51,987 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Canadian dollar ($, CAD)
Calling code +1
Internet TLD .ca (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Canada Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Canada

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Toronto 2,600,000
2 Montreal 1,600,000
3 Calgary 1,019,942
4 Ottawa 812,129
5 Edmonton 712,391
6 Mississauga 668,549
7 North York 636,000
8 Winnipeg 632,063
9 Scarborough 600,000
9 Vancouver 600,000
10 Quebec 528,595
11 Hamilton 519,949
12 Brampton 433,806
13 Surrey 394,976
14 Laval 376,845
15 Halifax 359,111
16 Etobicoke 347,948
17 London 346,765
18 Okanagan 297,601
19 Victoria 289,625
20 Windsor 278,013
21 Markham 261,573
22 Oshawa 247,989
23 Gatineau 242,124
24 Vaughan 238,866
25 Kitchener 233,700
26 Longueuil 229,330
27 Burnaby 202,799
28 Ladner 200,000
29 Saskatoon 198,958
30 Richmond Hill 185,541
31 Barrie 182,041
32 Richmond 182,000
33 Nepean 180,000
34 Regina 176,183
35 Oakville 165,697
36 Burlington 164,415
37 Greater Sudbury 157,857
38 Abbotsford 151,683
39 Saguenay 143,692
40 St. Catharines 131,989
41 Sherbrooke 129,447
42 Anmore 126,456
43 Levis 126,396
44 Kelowna 125,109
45 Cambridge 120,372
46 Trois-Rivieres 119,693
47 Guelph 115,760
48 East York 115,365
49 Coquitlam 114,565
50 Kingston 114,195
51 Sydney 105,968
52 Delta 101,668
53 Dartmouth 101,343
54 Thunder Bay 99,334
55 St. John's 99,182
56 Waterloo 97,475
57 Terrebonne 94,703
58 Ajax 90,167
59 Saint John 87,857
60 Pickering 87,838
61 Brantford 87,759
62 Moncton 87,467
63 Nanaimo 84,905
64 Milton 84,362
65 Sarnia 82,998
66 Niagara Falls 82,000
67 Willowdale 79,440
68 Saint-Laurent 77,391
69 Chilliwack 77,000
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