The ten interesting facts about canada can be summed up as follows. Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. Just plain weird, unusual or interesting facts about canada canada has the worlds smallest jail in rodney, ontario. Many consider these prince edward island delicacies the worlds tastiest oysters, harvested with great care by workers who rake them out of the mud by hand. Canada holds the record for the most gold medals ever won at the winter olympics. Most of the canadian families have roots in england and france, as during the french and british colonised the country and thus many families from the old world immigrated into canada. New mexicos state constitution officially states that new mexico is a bilingual state, and 1 out of 3 families in new mexico speak spanish at home. Nov 28, 2012 some fun and somewhat obscure facts about canada and canadian culture. Launched in july, 20, it has shown its facts over million times, and was selected among the top 100 websites of 20 by the prestigious pc magazine, and as one of the 99 sites that every professional should know about by businessinsider. The absolutely iconic canadian flag did not replace the british flag until 1965, almost 100 years after independence. This book is included with kindle unlimited membership.
In fact canada is the secondlargest country in the world. Fact 1 the name canada has been derived from kanata, the iroquoian word meaning settlement or village. It stretches from the atlantic to the pacific, and northwards into the arctic ocean. Like sweeping brushstrokes of pink and green, the belcher islands meander across the deep blue of the james bay portion of the hudson bay. Despite being the 2nd biggest country in the world in landmass, canada has a population 110th the size of the united states. If you enjoyed the canada facts in this episode of 10 fun facts about canada please do share this with your friends by clicking the share button below. It is located in the province of ontario and it measures 9 meters. Dec 05, 2016 at 3,855,103 square miles, canada is the second largest country in the world, behind russia. Canada and the united states share the longest, straightest, possibly boringest border in the world. Here are some fun and interesting facts about twins. Despite spending a fraction of the united states budget on education, canada is the one of the most scholarly nations in the world. For people who have never traveled here, the first. Canadas longest serving prime minister was william lyon mackenzie king served 21 years, 154 days, nonconsecutively, 1921 to 1948. Ten fun facts about canada fact 1 the name canada has been derived from kanata, the iroquoian word meaning settlement or village.
The aquarium in my province has more sharks than the aquarium in your province. If you would walk nonstop around the canadian coastline, it would take about 4. For those of you who like to know random fun facts, this video will give you a lot. So you think you know canada, eh fascinating fun facts and trivia about. Jun 28, 2016 were proud to have a long history in western canada, so in celebration of canadas 149th birthday, we thought wed recollect some amazing historical facts about our home and native land. Canada has twice been invaded by the usa, first in 1775 and again in 1812. Fact 3 it has the worlds longest coastline which stretches approximately 244,000 kms. In no particular order here are some amazing and interesting points about canada that we bet you didnt know. But one of the most fascinating facts about canada is that we also have more surface area covered by lakes than any other country in the world. This is definitely one of the interesting facts about canada. Canada holds the record for the most gold medals ever won at the winter olympics, taking 14 golds at the 2010 vancouver winter.
What they do is they go through science journals, news articles, history books, and more to pick out fun facts that we know our kid readers will. Prospective students international students prearrival fun facts about canada. Nov 12, 2019 to help you channel that feeling once morewell, actually, 150 times. This tasty, nutritious, proteinpacked seaweed washes up on the shores of atlantic canada and is used in cooking much the same ways one uses onions. On july 16, 1945, the very first atomic bomb was detonated in the desert sands of the jornada del muerto in southcentral new mexico. Here on this page about canada facts you will find 25 fascinating facts and interesting information not only for kids but for all who want to know more about this wonderful country. Thats unlikely to be a taunt heard in a canadian schoolyard, but given the appetite of youngsters for bigger and better things and besting their chums, it could be possible if they read my new book canadian geographic canada for kids. This post was originally done in honour of canadas 145th birthday on july 1st, 2012. Sep 05, 2016 30 fascinating facts about toronto, canada.
Canada facts for kids facts about canada family travel. My family has a long and storied history with the city of toronto. Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the land. Fact 2 close to 800,000 sq kilometers of land in canada is covered by freshwater bodies like rivers and lakes. In honour of the book s release and in the modest hope youll buy a copy for a child in your life christmas is just around the corner, ive complied a list of 11 of my favourite facts from the book that relate. Canada has banned the westboro baptist church members from entering the country and picketing funerals. These michigan fun facts can be used as trivia questions to stump your family or entertainment to distract the kids during travel on your road trip with kids. In honour of canadas 150th birthday we at hanmer valley shopping centre wanted to share with you 150 fun facts about our great country. His brother, erik, was the deputy prime minister of canada for two years, from 1984 to 1986. Today theatres across the country will screen canadian films in honour of national canadian film day, a day to celebrate the countrys cinematic achievements. Canadas shortest serving prime minister was charles tupper serving 68 days in 1896.
Known by its code name, trinity, it was of the same design as the bomb dropped on nagasaki, japan, a few weeks later. Not only that, but they will also help you in finding the traditional as well as the official food of different place while traveling. This list of michigan facts is perfect for helping you plan your road trip with kids. By the way, ripleys aquarium of canada in toronto has the largest collection of sharks of any aquarium in the country. Interesting facts about michigan should give you something to think about and laugh about. Neptune facts interesting facts about planet neptune. The vast majority of canadas exports go to the united states.
In canada, mexico, india, russia and israel, bank notes have braillelike markings for the blind. Fast facts in atlantic provinces american express american express offers travel services, including check cashing and trip planning, through a number of affiliated agencies in the region. The great white north has 563 lakes larger than 100 square kilometres. Were proud to have a long history in western canada, so in celebration of canadas 149th birthday, we thought wed recollect some amazing historical facts about our home and native land. Find out the country which has three territories and 10 provinces in facts about canada. And once youve picked your jaw up off the floor, dont miss these 50 random facts that will simply astonish you. The great lakes alone contain about 18 per cent of the worlds fresh lake water. Fun colombia facts for kids interesting information.
S in the south and the arctic circle in the north, it is a vast country with a wide range of bright cities, attractive places, and attractive places. To commemorate the occasion, here are 10 facts about canadians in cinema from editor aaron kylies book, canadian geographic biggest and best of canada. You might know that canada has the most lakes in the world or our official telephone number is 18000canada. Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any country in the world after saudi arabia and venezuela. Canada fact file a blog about facts around the world. Learn some interesting information about colombia while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia thats perfect for kids. More canadians attend college than in any other country in the worldover half of all adults, compared with around 42 percent of americans which came in at fourth placeisrael and japan ranked second and third, respectively.
In 1840, the first transatlantic passenger liner, cunard, was founded in halifax by entrepreneur sir samuel. Lower canadian drug prices contributed to dangerous shortages of epipens. In some isolated villages, such as truchas, chimayo, and coyote in northcentral new mexico, some descendants of spanish conquistadors still speak a form of 16th century spanish used no where. Canadas official languages may be french and english, but our geese have their own language. The country has the worlds highest percapita facebook usage, according to a well. I got this for my 9 year old nephew who is obsessed with canada. In formal language, the heraldic design was registered as gules on a canadian pale argent a maple leaf of the first.
The trinity site is located on the white sands missile range and is now a national historic site. This makes the country the worlds largest fresh water source. As such, canada has a tendency to be overlooked on the map, despite being a fascinating country. In the 1970s, 98 percent of book publishers were located in toronto and montreal. I bought the book for myself and to share with my children regarding our.
At 5,525 miles, including 1,538 miles between canada and alaska, it is the worlds longest border between two nations. It was also featured in sites such as the awesomer, design taxi. Canada occupies all of north america n of the united states and e of alaska except for greenland and the french islands of st. Seven of canadas 22 prime ministers have represented quebec. It is composed of 10 provinces and three territories with ottawa as its capital. Yet, there always is an objective way of looking at things and judging them for what they really are.
Learn some of the fun facts about canada by checking out the graphic below. Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities. Close to 90 percent of canadas maple syrup comes from quebec, and canada is the worlds largest producer of this sweet, sticky pancake. Updated 1 march 2019 canada is the largest country in the western hemisphere and the second largest country in the world after russia. Apr 10, 2017 in 2003, canada became the first country in the world to offer medical marijuana to painsuffering patients. In this foodie article, i have provided more than 100 food trivia questions. The modern game of ice hockey was developed in canada, based on games that have been. Canadas new constitution also opened the way for native land claims that have changed the political appearance of n canada and had effects elsewhere as well. It is not visible to the naked eye and was first observed in 1846. New book outlines hundreds of canadian facts you never knew you. There is something for everyone, from fun facts, history, politics and sports to women in history, science and legends. Canada celebrates its birthday on july 1st canada day, the day canada became a country in 1867.
Even a couple canadians might be surprised at a few of these babies. The official name of colombia is the republic of colombia. By 2009, that number had risen to one in 30, which means that over three decades, the twin birth rate number of twins per 1,000 births rose 76%. Canada officially got its own national flag on february 15, 1965 almost 100 years after it became a country in 1867. Following our series of interesting facts on south africa, new zealand and australia, we now take a look at canada and reveal 20 of the countrys most interesting facts. Today, it is a world leader in agricultural production, telecommunications and energy technologies. While ice hockey is canada s most prevalent sport, lacrosse is the countrys official sport. I learned a lot in reading it, and the writing style is engaging and delightful.
The chances of having a twin pregnancy is increased by maternal age. The islands shown in this enhanced satellite image are part of the belcher archipelago, which is comprised of approximately 1,500 islands and covers an. Some of my ancestors, on my mothers side of the family, first settled in toronto way back in the 1800s when they arrived on canadian shores from england. This quebecois tradition is a seasoned porkandonion poootz often spread on toast. Government investment helped create a canadian publishing industry.
At 3,855,103 square miles, canada is the second largest country in the world, behind russia. Read about the population, capital city, indigenous tribes, currency, popular sports, famous musicians and much more. In 1980, one in every 53 babies born in the united states was a twin. In no particular order here are some amazing and interesting points about canada that we.
Canadians love ice hockey and most canadians play it. Interesting facts about michigan funny laws and silly stuff. Canadas government is located in the parliament buildings in ottawa, ontario. Here are some surprising things you may not know about the u. Some fun and somewhat obscure facts about canada and canadian culture. To put it into perspective, the country is only a bit larger than the u. Break your morning butterandjam routine and have some cretons instead. Canada has provided fish, furs and other natural resources to the world since the 1500s. Fitzhenry and whiteside book of canadian facts and dates. Top 39 fun facts about canada canada is a country in north america, which in recent decades is a popular tourist destination. In 1992, as part of the largest nativeclaim settlement in canadian history, the inuitdominated eastern portion of the northwest territories was slated to be separated as the territory. Toronto was first settled over 11,000 years ago by a wide array of aboriginal groups.
While ice hockey is canadas most prevalent sport, lacrosse is the countrys official sport. Canada is a huge place where one can safely say that many weird things are going on. Sep 08, 2015 on july 16, 1945, the very first atomic bomb was detonated in the desert sands of the jornada del muerto in southcentral new mexico. Jun 24, 2019 canada officially got its own national flag on february 15, 1965 almost 100 years after it became a country in 1867. Actually extremely interesting facts about canada and us.
So you think you know canada, eh fascinating fun facts and trivia about canada for the entire. For fellow canadians and those even mildly interested in canada i thought id put a blog together and give you 145 weird, fun and interesting facts about canada. Jun 28, 20 despite being the 2nd biggest country in the world in landmass, canada has a population 110th the size of the united states. Hes not a big book reader but this book is fun and informational and kept his attention. Majestic mountains, frozen glaciers, beautiful cities and incredible wildlife discover our fantastic facts about canada facts about canada. List of books and articles about canadian history online. Jan 17, 2015 if you enjoyed the canada facts in this episode of 10 fun facts about canada please do share this with your friends by clicking the share button below. A number of theories regarding the peopling of canada are explored. The largest city in canada is toronto, ontario each province and territory has its own official flag. What seems strange in one place on the earth, may be completely natural to another. So you think you know canada, eh fascinating fun facts and. Hate speech is a penalized offense by the federal and provincial government.
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