Flag of Canada

The Americas

Flag of Canada

The flag of Canada is red and white.

Practise the flags of the Americas

Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.3M (2024)
Area
9,984,670 km²
Region
The Americas

Colours

How to tell it apart

Vertical, with a red maple leaf on a square white centre.

Compare all 5 flags: Red–white–red →

Flags that look like the flag of Canada

These flags are easy to confuse because they share colours and layout. Compare them side by side:

Quick facts

Languages
English and French
Currency
Canadian dollar

Flags of Canada's neighbours

Frequently asked questions

What colours are on the flag of Canada?

The flag of Canada uses red and white.

What is the capital of Canada?

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

Which flags look like the flag of Canada?

The flags most similar to the flag of Canada are those of Peru, Indonesia, and Monaco.

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