While Canada’s maple leaf may be the show stopper amongst flags with leaves for most people, it is important to note that leaves on a flag can have a symbolic meaning. There are many other flags, besides Canada’s, which feature leaves on them like that of Cyprus and Lebanon. The symbolism for each of the country flags that feature leaves may vary.
Generally, leaves on a flag represent country’s rich agriculture and resources, along with peace and serenity too. While this symbolism primarily pertains to a country’s values and socio-political factors, it can also be one of the most defining aspects about a country. Here’s a list of all the country flags which feature a leaf or leaves on them.