Flag of Canada
The flag of Canada has three vertical stripes. Its colors are red and white. On it: a plant. The current design dates from 1965. Canada is in North America, and its capital is Ottawa. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 41.3 million |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Currency | Canadian dollar |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1965 |
Which one is the flag of Canada?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Peru
Austria
LebanonQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in the northern hemisphere.
- I have the longest coastline of any country on Earth.
- More lakes lie on my territory than in the rest of the world combined.
- My two official languages are English and French.
- My capital is called Ottawa.
Flags of the neighbors
United StatesWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Canada?
Red and white. The flag of Canada has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa.
Which flags look like the flag of Canada?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Peru, Austria, Lebanon.
When was the flag of Canada adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1965.
What is the population of Canada?
About 41.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 9,984,670 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.