Canada Geography
Canada is the ________ biggest country, in land mass, in the world.
second
Who is Justin Trudeau ?
Canada's Prime Minister
What colours are on the Canadian flag ?
Red and white
Fom which continent did the first explorers come from to lead expeditions on the Canadian territory ?
Europe
What is the most popular sport in Canada?
Hockey
With which country does share its longest border ?
The USA
What is the capital city of Canada ?
Ottawa
Which tree leaf can you see on the flag and is also used to make popular syrup ?
Maple
What are Canada's official languages ?
French and English
How many people live in Canada ?
39 to 40 million people
How many oceans board the Canadian territory ? (Name those)
THREE - the Atlantic on the east, the Pacific on the west, and the Arctic to the north
Of which association of 54 nations which were mainly former British colonies is Canada part of ?
The Commonwealth
What is Canada's national anthem entitled ?
"O, Canada"
What happened on July 1st 1867 ?
Canada became a dominion (it was longer a British colony and became independent)
What is the most popular sports in Canada ?
Hockey
Name 3 Canadian cities.
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal...
When does Canada celebrate its national day ?
July 1st
What is Canada's national animal ?
The Beaver
What are Canada's three Indigenous groups?
First Nations, Metis, Inuit
What is the name of the dish consisting in French fries covered in melted cheddar ?
The Poutine
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada ?
3 provinces & 10 territories
Who is the official head of Canada ?
King Charles III
Where did the word Canada come from ?
From the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.”
What was the major trade from the Canadian territory in the 17th century (explaining the choice of the beaver as the national symbol) ?
The country was built on the fur trade.
What province has two official languages?
New Brunswick