Happy National Flag of Canada Day everyone! Today marks the 55^th anniversary of the Canadian flag. Let’s celebrate by presenting to you some trivial facts.

• The Official flag title of the flag is called: National Flag of Canada.

• Canada’s flag is the only national flag in the world to present the maple leaf.

• The maple leaf made its first appearance in the 1700s. It became a national symbol when it debuted on the coat of arms.
  

• The red and white colours on the flag are the official colours of Canada. Proposed by King George V.

• Subjectively, Canada’s flag is described as the most beautiful based on its basic design and duality of colours by flag experts.
  

• There are 11 points on the maple leaf. Design-wise, the 11 points were intentionally chosen in a way for the flag to be seen in the windiest conditions.

• The Great Canadian Flag Debate. Dozens of designs of the flags were submitted in a contest to determine the national flag. At the end, it was narrowed down to 3 and our present maple leaf design was chosen.

• Canadian residents can register their name in a waiting list to receive the flag that was flown over parliament hill. The current waiting time is . . . 99 years.
  

Fun fact: The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. Has a gold content of 99.99% making it one of the purest gold coins in the world. Making it great for international transport, so you won’t have to pay customs duty and get into tax problems.