Ottawa today
How many people live in Ottawa? (about)
about 1 million
In which year was Ottawa chosen as capital of Canada?
1857
What is the coldest capital city in the world?
Ulaan Baatat (Mongolia)
What happens to the water in the Rideau Canal in winter?
It freezes. It turns to ice.
Why was Ottawa chosen as the capital of Canada?
It was far from the USA border. It was safer than Kingston.
When did Charles Melville Hays die?
When the Titanic sank.
How long is the Rideau Canal skating rink?
7.8 km. Or about 8 km.
What language does the word "Ottawa" come from?
Algonquin
Name 2 world capitals that are colder than Ottawa.
Ulaan Baatar, Astana, Moscow, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Tallin
What is the median age of people living in Ottawa?
35
The queen of which country chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada?
Great Britain (or England)
What is the capital of Estonia"
Tallin