Canada has a flag that features a maple leaf, which is emblematic of the country. The national flag of Canada, often referred to as the "Maple Leaf," consists of a red field with a white square in its center, displaying a stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf. The flag was adopted on February 15, 1965, a date now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day. The maple leaf symbolizes Canadian unity and peace and has been associated with Canada since the 18th century.