Canada

Canada is a huge country in North America. It is the second largest country in the world by area. Canada is known for its beautiful nature, friendly people, and cold winters. It shares the longest border in the world with the United States.

Land and People

About 40 million people live in Canada. The capital city is Ottawa, but the biggest city is Toronto. Canada has tall Rocky Mountains, wide prairies, thick forests, and frozen tundra in the north. Most people live near the southern border.

Culture and Fun Facts

Canadians love hockey and it is the national winter sport. Canada has two official languages: English and French. Maple syrup is a famous Canadian food, and the maple leaf is on the flag. Canadians are known for being very polite and saying sorry a lot.

Fun Facts

• Canada has more lakes than all other countries in the world combined.
• The Canadian province of Quebec speaks mostly French.
• Canada's coastline is the longest of any country on Earth.

Did You Know?

Every year, polar bears walk through the town of Churchill in Manitoba. People call it the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Tourists come from everywhere to see the bears up close from special buses.