Canada

The flag of Canada is white with two vertical red stripes on the hoist and fly of the flag, with a stylized red maple leaf in the center of the flag.
==Symbolism==
The red represents the Canadian sacrifice during the World Wars.  White represents peace and equality for all Canadians. The white in the middle also represents the white in the middle of the French flag, which represents Canada's relationship with France. The maple leaf represents the cultural heritage of the nation and the natural resources of Canada.
==Design story==
The government of Canada put out a flag design competition after they gained their independence. George Stanley's design won, and was slightly modified before adoption. 
== Nickname ==
* The Red Maple Leaf
* La feuille d'érable rouge
* The Canadian Jack (1892-1965)
==History==
The previous flag of Canada was and is often called "The Red Ensign".
File:Canada (1892-1921).svg.png|1892-1921
File:Canada (1921-1957).svg|1921-1957
File:Canada (1957-1965).svg|1957-1965
File:Canada (CMYK).svg|1965-2014 (Official)2014-present (variant)
File:Canada.svg|2014-present(According to its' upload date on Wikimedia Commons)
==Colors==
Color	Color Name 	HEX 	Color of
 	Maximum Red	#d42c1e	The outer stripes and the maple leaf
 	White 	#ffffff	Center stripe
== See also ==
* Canada/Cities and Towns
* Interactive map of Canada with its provinces and territories
==References==
Category:North America
Category:Proportions 1-2
Category:Canada
Category:British Colonies
Category:Red
Category:White
Category:Leaves
Category:Canadian pale