Flag of Canada. On the flag of Canada: Three vertical stripes: white in the middle twice as wide as the red on the edges Red maple leaf in the center of the white stripe on the flag The meaning and history of the flag of Canada: The flag symbolizes the two oceans, washing the shores of Canada - Pacific and Atlantic - and prisoners between countries. Maple Leaf should emphasize the unity of the nation. Red - the color of the cross of St. George. Symbolizes the UK. White - the color of the French monarchy. In the first decades of the development of Canada (since the end of the XV century., And to 1520-ies) flag of the territory was an English flag with a cross of St. George. Later, when Canada became a possession of the King of France, the French flag is used with the Orleans dynasty royal lilies. In 1620-ies. Canada once again falls under the influence of Britain and uses as a flag state flag of Great Britain. In 1707 Canada flag becomes Red Insign (red ensign with the Union Jack in the canton), later renamed the Canadian Red Insign. He served as a calling card of Canada and after the formation of the Dominion in 1867 - this flag is used by the Canadians until the mid XX century. In 1925, a committee was formed to develop a national flag. But only in 1964 (when it was presented more than 2600 designs) new national flag was approved by the Parliament of Canada and approved by Queen Elizabeth II. The first flag raising was held February 15, 1965 According to one legend, the maple leaf has become a symbol of Canada under the following circumstances. In 1860, the Prince of Wales visited Canada for the first time. Toronto was expected to meet the distinguished guest. The population of the city is ready to meet the prince with their national symbols. So, the British emigrants brought roses, Scottish - branch thistle (the symbol of Scotland). However, for the children of immigrants born in Canada, the symbol is not found, as the only Canadian symbol was the beaver. However, in the late 1830s, the Baptist Society of St. John in Quebec took in kachastve symbol of their Society of the maple leaf. His kind and offered to carry the Canadians at the meeting with Prince Uelskim. Red and white became the official colors of Canada after approval by King George V November 21, 1921
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