Interesting Facts about Canada
Canada is an interesting country that is spread over a huge territory and occupies the second place in the world in terms of area. Our article contains interesting facts about this state. We hope you enjoy and learn a lot.
Geography
* Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area, after Russia.
* It has the longest coastline in the world, at over 200,000 km (124,000 mi).
* Canada has more lakes and rivers than any other country in the world.
* Only 5% of Canadians live north of the 60th parallel, which marks the northern limit of most temperate zones.
People and Culture
* The official languages of Canada are English and French.
* Hockey is the national sport of Canada.
* Canada is one of the largest producers and consumers of cheese in the world. Over 350,000 tonnes of cheese are produced in Canada each year. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_cheese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_cheese)
* Toronto is the most populous city in Canada, with over 5 million people.
* Ottawa is the capital of Canada. It was originally called Bytown.
* Nearly half of the population of Canada was born outside of Canada.
Interesting Facts
* The name "Canada" comes from the Iroquoian word "kanata", which means "village".
* The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world, at 7,820 km (4,860 mi).
* Banff National Park in Alberta was the first national park in Canada. It was established in 1885.
* Canada is home to the world's smallest jail, which measures just 270 square feet (25 m²).
* Baseball was invented in Canada in 1883.
* Canada is one of the world's top producers of gold, nickel, aluminum, and natural gas.
* The only desert in Canada is home to over 300 rare animals and over 100 rare plants.
Did you know?
* 37% of Canadians did not want the Olympics to be held in Vancouver.
* Over 14% of the population admits to smoking marijuana regularly.
* More than 3% of Canadians donate blood every year.
* The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, at 5,959 metres (19,551 ft).
* Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada, with an area of 507,451 km2 (195,990 sq mi). The population of the island is only 11,000 people.
* Canada ranks 4th in the world on the United Nations Human Development Index, making it a great place to live and raise a family.
* 7% of Canadians do not believe in God.
* Quebec is the largest province in Canada, with an area of over 1.3 million km2 (500,000 sq mi).
* The most populous province in Canada is Ontario, with over 12.5 million people. Quebec is the second most populous province, with 7.6 million people.
