Canada
- Region
- North & Central America
- Area
- 9,984,670 km²
- Capital
- Ottawa
- ISO
- CA
What the flag means
Red and white were made the national colors in 1921. The maple leaf had been used as a symbol of Canada since the 19th century, and it has been on the national flag since 1965.
Fun facts
- FlagThe maple leaf on Canada’s flag has 11 points.
- GeographyCanada has the longest coastline of any country in the world.
- CultureCanada’s “poutine,” French fries topped with cheese and gravy, originated in the province of Quebec.
- CultureIn 1921, insulin, used to treat diabetes, was discovered at the University of Toronto in Canada.
