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Fun fact 2 about Toronto

Toronto Skyline from Snake Island, February 28 2026 (08)
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Toronto was incorporated as the 'City of Toronto' on March 6, 1834, adopting the Indigenous name.

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Toronto

Canada

Country
Canada
Population
2.8M
Coordinates
43.65, -79.38
104th most populous city in the world

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.

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