The flag of Canada
The maple leaf has been a national symbol since long before the 1965 flag.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- Canadian dollar
- Population
- 41,651,653
The flag of Canada is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Americas. The maple leaf has been a national symbol since long before the 1965 flag.
The flag of Canada
The maple leaf has been a national symbol since long before the 1965 flag. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, in North America, part of Americas.
Currency
The official currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD).
People
Canada is home to around 41,651,653 people.
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