🇨🇦 CA / CAN

Canada Flag Encyclopedia

Canada is located in North America. Its capital is Ottawa. This page summarizes the flag, geography profile, landmarks and country facts.

Capital

Ottawa

Continent

North America

ISO Alpha-2

CA

Canada flag
Canada / Canada

Country Facts

Population
39 million
Area
9,985,000 km²
Calling Code
+1
Currency
CAD $

Landmarks

  • Niagara Falls
  • Banff National Park
  • CN Tower

Flag Meaning

Canada is located in North America, with Ottawa as its capital. This file summarizes its flag symbolism, geography profile, landmarks and core country facts.

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Canada / CA

Deep Study Profile

Canada's flag uses a single maple leaf between two red bars. It is a clean symbol-based flag and a useful contrast to stripe-heavy North American flags.

Flag Design Notes

  • The maple leaf is centered in a white square field.
  • Two red vertical bars frame the flag and create a strong symmetrical design.
  • Its simple symbol makes it easy to identify even without text or coat of arms.

Memory and Quiz Tips

  • Remember the red maple leaf as the main visual cue.
  • Use Ottawa as the capital cue.
  • Compare with the United States and Mexico for North American flag practice.