Canada Culture | Fun Facts About Canada

Ice hockey, maple syrup, poutine, Niagara Falls, and the Northern Lights. What country am I talking about? Canada, O Canada, is the second-largest country in the world.

It shares a border to the South and West with the United States of America. Canadians speak primarily English, but Canada also recognizes French as an official language – which is the mother tongue of around 7 million Canadians. Second, to Paris, Montreal is the largest French-speaking city in the world.

The total population is around 35 million. Canada is a very diverse country with one of the highest immigration rates in the world. Recently, most foreign-born Canadians come from China, the Philippines, and India.

Canada happily welcomes all nationalities and cultures. Do you know what the capital of Ottawa is? Many people think it’s Toronto or even Vancouver, but actually, it’s neither.

The capital of Canada is Ottawa which is in the province of Ontario. Ontario shares a border with the United States. In fact, it is in and around this area that the majority of the population live; 9 out of 10 Canadians live within 160 km from the US – Canada border.

For the most part, the middle and northern section of the country is mostly uninhabited. Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia are the three most populated provinces in the country. Canada has the world’s largest number of freshwater lakes and boasts the world’s longest coastline.

If swimming is your thing, you should definitely check it out! Famous for its forests, glaciers, national parks, and mountains, it is no secret that the winter climates can be absolutely freezing! Winters, when snow is an everyday occurrence, are, on average, around -15*C, but have often been known to drop as low as -50*C, brrrrr!

Pretty crazy, isn’t is? or as they say in Canada, “EH! ” I think I’d stay inside all day in front of a warm fireplace under a huge blanket!

Summer temperatures are generally comfortable, around 20-30*C - so shorts and a t-shirt kind of weather. Canada definitely has the best of both worlds if you like to sunbathe & ski! With its distinctive maple leaf, Canada’s red and white flag is easy to pick out.

85% of the world’s maple syrup is produced in Canada and is a huge source of pride for the country…pancakes anyone? In terms of sports, ice hockey is the nation’s winter sport of choice and Canadians are crazy about it. Canada’s national animal is the beaver which played a crucial role in the history of Canada.

They are even on the Canadian nickel - a 5-cent coin. A few other fun facts about Canada – • Canada has six times more oil than Russia • Canada’s national parks are bigger than most countries • Canada has ten percent of the world’s forests • Basketball was created in Canada • According to studies, Canadians are the second happiest people in the world! That’s all for today.

Have a great day … EH!