Canada is a country in North America, North America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Canada that most people don't know.
Canada invented basketball, standard time zones, and the telephone. It spans six time zones and has more lakes than all other countries combined.
Canada has the longest coastline in the world at 202,080 km.
Canada has more lakes than all other countries combined.
Ice hockey was invented in Canada in the 1870s.
Canada is the second largest country in the world by area.
Canada invented basketball, standard time zones, and the telephone. It spans six time zones and has more lakes than all other countries combined.
Canada is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
One of Earth's most powerful waterfalls — 3,160 tonnes of water flow over it every second
Canada's oldest national park with turquoise glacial lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks
World's tallest freestanding structure for 32 years — still Canada's most iconic landmark
North America's only remaining fortified city north of Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Canada invented basketball, standard time zones, and the telephone. It spans six time zones and has more lakes than all other countries combined.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Canada has a population of approximately 38.2M.
The official languages of Canada are English / French.
Canada gained independence in 1867.
Canada uses the Dollar (CA$).