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Facts About Canada
1 – Canada is the second largest country by area in the world.
2 – The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
3 – One of the most famous landmarks in Canada is Niagara Falls.
4 – There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada.
5 – The Canadian dollar (CAD) has been on par with the American dollar since 1858.
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6 – Canadians celebrate their national holiday on July 1st, which coincides with America’s Independence Day.
7 – The Canadian government has a big influence on its citizens’ lives, and it’s not unusual for people to move from one province or territory to another.
8 – Canada was once ruled by France, England, and Spain.
9 – Canadians are very proud of their national identity – they often refer to themselves as “Canadians” rather than “Quebecers” or “Albertans,” for example.
10 – The word “loonie” refers to the Canadian dollar coin that features an image of a loon bird on it.
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11 – There are more lakes in Canada than there are countries in Africa! (This is because most African countries have dry climates.)
12 – The maple leaf on their flag represents peace, order, and good government.
13 – Canada has a population of 37.5 million people, with about 2/3 living within 100 km of the US border.
14 – Canadian cities are known for having high-quality hospitals and schools.
15 – Toronto was named after Lake Ontario because it’s on its shoreline.
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16 – Ottawa is located right by the border with USA.
17 – The first Prime Minister of Canada was Sir John A. MacDonald.
18 – Canada is home to more than 2,000 lakes and rivers.
19 – There are 10 provinces in Canada and 3 territories.
20 – The Canadian flag contains a red maple leaf on white background with a thin red strip at the bottom that represents the unity between English-speaking Canadians and French-speaking Canadians.
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21 – The national anthem of Canada is “O, Canada.”
22 – Newfoundland and Labrador has more coastline than any other province or territory in the world.
23 – In Nunavut, you can find some of the most northerly trees on earth – they grow from sea level to tree line at a rate of 3 meters per year!
24 – Justin Trudeau was sworn into office as Prime Minister on November 4th, 2015.
25 – Canadians consume more doughnuts than any other nationality and they eat more donuts per capita than any other country in the world.
Bonus Facts
Canada’s national anthem was written by a Scot!
The capital city of Ottawa is home to Parliament Hill which includes the Senate and House of Commons buildings as well as many other important government offices.
