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What does the maple leaf on the Canadian flag represent?
- A longstanding Canadian symbol of national identity
- Peace and unity between English and French Canadians
- Canada's French heritage
- Canada's forests and natural resources
Why this is the correct answer
Canada officially adopted the maple leaf flag in 1965, and the leaf itself had been a symbol of Canadian identity long before that. It appears on currency, military uniforms, and national emblems, representing a shared identity that crosses ethnic and regional lines.