*** About the Canadian Flag: The Canadian flag, known as the "Maple Leaf," comprises two vertical red bands on either side with a white square in the middle, holding a red, 11-pointed maple leaf. Adopted on February 15, 1965, it replaced the "Red Ensign" and was intended to provide a distinctive national symbol representing all Canadians. The maple leaf has been associated with the country since the 18th century and is a prominent symbol of Canadian identity and values. It reflects unity, tolerance, and peace—values that are deeply ingrained in the Canadian national consciousness.

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