Canada Geography
Canada is the ________ biggest country in the world.
A. #1
B. #2
C. #3
second
Which colors are on the Canadian flag?
A. Red and White
B. Green and Red
C. Blue and White
Red and white
What is the national anthem called?
O, Canada
What country does Canada share the longest border with?
USA
True or False: "Mounties" gained their name from patrolling mountains.
False. The name comes their use of horses.
The Mountie nickname dates back to 1897 at Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in London, England. The British newspapers coined the nickname following the first appearance of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in red tunic on horseback.
Which city is the biggest in terms of population?
A. Vancouver
B. Windsor
C. Toronto
Toronto
True or False: 90% of Canadians live within 200km/125 miles of the US border
True
Who are the Indigenous people of Canada?
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
What are Canada's two official languages?
French & English
What forms about 40% of Canada´s area?
A. Lakes
B. Ice/Snow
C. Forest
forests
How many territories does Canada have?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
Three
Who is the official head of the country?
A. Justin Trudeau
B. King Charles III
King Charles III
How many oceans touch Canada?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
THREE - the Atlantic on the east, the Pacific on the west, and the Arctic to the north
Which province has the most French-speaking people?
Quebec
One of Canada's national sports, a famous player was Tim Horton.
Hockey.
How many provinces does Canada have?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 14
Ten
When is Canada day?
July 1st
What is Canada's national animal?
Beaver
The Beaver became the national symbol of Canada in 1975. It seems like a strange choice, but the beaver played a large role in building the nation. The country was built on the fur trade, and the beaver was in high demand for its pelt.
What water area forms the natural border between Canada and USA?
What city is the highest Canadian building in?
A. Vancouver
B. Toronto
C. Niagra
Toronto (CN Tower - 553m)
What is the biggest area of water in Canada that is not an ocean?
Hudson's Bay
How did Canada get it's name?
The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.”
What year did Canada become a nation through confederation?
1867
What was Canada called by the First Nations peoples before confederation?
Turtle Island