15 Quick Facts about Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Largest City: Toronto
- Official languages: English and French
- Government: Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
- Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Population: Approximately 39 million (as of Jan 2024)
- Area: Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land area, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometers. I live in a really big country!
- National symbols: Maple leaf (national emblem), beaver (national animal), and the Canadian flag, known as the “Maple Leaf.”
- Famous landmarks: Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Banff National Park, and Parliament Hill.
- Economy: Canada has a mixed-market economy, with significant industries including natural resources (such as oil, gas, and minerals), manufacturing, technology, and services.
- Health care: Canada has a publicly funded healthcare system, known as Medicare, which provides universal coverage for its citizens.
- Climate: Canada’s climate varies widely due to its size, with regions experiencing everything from arctic climates in the north to temperate climates in the south.
- Sports: Ice hockey is considered the national winter sport, and lacrosse is the national summer sport.
- Diversity: Canada is known for its cultural diversity, with a significant portion of its population being immigrants from various parts of the world.
- Education: Canada has a high-quality education system, with a strong emphasis on both academic and practical skills development.
