Fun facts about Canada
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The name Canada comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata, meaning 'village' or 'settlement'.
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Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country.
From the “Etymology” section
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Canada is home to the world's northernmost settlement, Canadian Forces Station Alert, located at latitude 82.5°N.
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Benjamin West · Public Domain
Canada has the world's longest coastline, measuring 243,042 kilometres (151,019 mi).
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Benjamin West · Public Domain
Canada's boreal forest is considered the largest intact forest on Earth, covering approximately 3,000,000 square kilometres (1,200,000 sq mi).
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Benjamin West · Public Domain
Canada has been described as a 'full democracy' with a tradition of liberalism and an emphasis on social justice.
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Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Photo: Benjamin West · Public Domain