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The National Canadian Flag
Considering the countless unique national banners and flags that are hoisted on flag poles of all kinds throughout the world, the flag of Canada is considered fairly young. Especially European flags, such as the flag of Denmark, are considered relatively old in comparison to flags that are flown outside of Europe.
The national Canadian flag is also referred to at times as the "Maple Leaf," which also has its French translation: "l'Unifolie." The flag is colored red and white. A white square is displayed or featured in the middle with 2 red colored vertical bands on the sides. An eleven pointed red colored maple leaf is presented in the absolute center or middle of the flag.
Before the flag was officially attached to flag poles to represent Canada, the Union flag was in use. Even though the so called Canadian Ensign was used unofficially since before the end of the 1800-s, it was not till 1945 that it was allowed to be displayed at whatever place or occasion in the Canada territory. It was not till 1964 when a serious political discussion was triggered concerning a flag change.
Canada is a North American country, which counts 10 provinces and 3 official territories. Interesting, its border with the United States of America is one of the longest, borders, if not the longest border, in the world. Natives first inhabited the territories. The British and the French arrived and explored the country during the late 1400-s.
More interesting specifics with regards to the Canadian flag design include the fact (specified by law) that the width of the maple leaf flag is to be twice the height. The leaf has been used as a representation or symbol celebrating that stunning nature and landscape of what is considered Canada in modern times.
A series of different banners and flags have been produced over the years for officials representing the country of Canada, different bodies of government and the armed forces. It is not surprising that most of these flags include the maple leaf. This vertical bicolor triband flag truly is a beautiful sight to observe flying from small residential and tall commercial flag poles.
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