15 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT CANADA



  1. Canada is the second largest country in the world by land area, covering over 9.9 million square kilometers.
  2. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world, stretching over 202,080 kilometers.
  3. Canada has the world's longest undefended border, which is over 8,891 kilometers long, and shared with the United States.
  4. Over 37 million people call Canada home, with the majority living in urban areas.
  5. Canada has two official languages, English and French.
  6. Canada has the world's largest reserve of freshwater, with over 20% of the world's total freshwater supply.
  7. The Canadian flag, with its iconic maple leaf design, was officially adopted in 1965.
  8. Canada is home to the world's longest skating rink, the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, which stretches over 7.8 kilometers.
  9. The Canadian Rockies are part of the Rocky Mountains range and are home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world.
  10. Canada is the birthplace of hockey, and the country's national sport is ice hockey.
  11. The Canadian dollar, also known as the loonie, features a bird known as the common loon on the one-dollar coin.
  12. The Canadian National Tower, located in Toronto, is one of the tallest freestanding structures in the world, standing at 553 meters tall.
  13. Canada is home to the world's largest number of lakes, with over 31,000 lakes that are larger than three square kilometers.
  14. The Canadian Shield, a geological formation that covers over half of Canada's landmass, is one of the oldest rock formations in the world, estimated to be over 3.9 billion years old.
  15. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also known as the Mounties, are known worldwide for their distinctive red uniforms and hats, and for being one of the world's most iconic law enforcement agencies.

 

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