The Flag of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the official banner representing Canada's smallest province, located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Adopted on July 1, 1964, it consists of a field divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner by a broad red saltire (an X-shaped cross) edged white. In each quadrant created by the saltire, there is a gold (yellow) maple leaf, symbolizing the province's membership in Canada. The flag design reflects PEI's historical ties to Great Britain while celebrating its Canadian identity and the iconic maple leaf.