Pierce Ford
Do you believe you are an expert on Canada, eh? No, I bet!
Here are 5 amazing facts about Canada that you (probably) didn’t know.
1. Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area and the tenth-largest by population.
With a total land size of more than 9.98 million square kilometers, Canada is the second-largest country in the world. After Russia, it has the second-largest land area in the globe. Ten provinces and three territories make up Canada. Ottawa is the nation’s capital. With a population of around 35 million, Canada ranks as the tenth-largest nation in the world. English is the official language of Canada, but French is also widely spoken there. As a constitutional monarchy with King Charles III as its head of state, Canada is a parliamentary democracy.
2. Canada is home to the world’s longest river, the Mackenzie River, as well as the world’s largest lake, Great Slave Lake.
The St. Lawrence River is the world’s longest river. The St. Lawrence River travels 2,145 miles (3,660 km) through Canada before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean from its source in the Rocky Mountains. The St. Lawrence River is also the world’s greatest river in terms of discharge volume.
3. The first Europeans to land in what is now Canada.
The Vikings, who discovered and colonized areas of Canada in the ninth century AD, are most likely the first Europeans to have set foot there. After landing in what is now Haiti in 1497 and learning about the riches of the New World, Christopher Columbus decided to set sail westward. In 1497, he made landfall in what is now Newfoundland, and after spending a few months investigating the region, he decided to sail north. In 1501, he made landfall in what is now Nova Scotia, and after spending a few more months investigating the region, he decided to sail south. In 1501, he arrived on what is today known as Prince Edward Island.
4. Canada is governed as a parliamentary democracy.
A parliamentary democracy exists in Canada. As a result, MPs, or members of parliament, make up the government. MPs are chosen by their constituents to serve as their representatives. The Prime Minister is in charge of carrying out the government’s plans as the head of state. The party with the most members in the House of Commons elects the prime minister.
5. The official languages of Canada are English and French.
Canadians are glad to utilize both languages in daily life and are proud of their multilingual history. Also eager to promote and learn more about their second official tongue, French, are Canadians. Canada has a large number of institutions that only offer instruction in French.
To sum it up, Canada is a huge, bilingual country with a lot of natural resources.
