CANADA FACTS
What languages do they speak in Canada?
English/French
What continent is Canada on?
North America
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada?
10 provinces and 3 territories
Canada has the longest coastline in the world. True or False?
True
What percentage of people in Canada can read?
99 percent
What country is Canada's biggest trading company?
The United States
What is the largest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
What is the leader of the government called?
Prime Minister
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
How long do kids in Canada have to stay in school?
Until 17
Canada provinces have their own government, laws and rules. True or False?
True
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
The Canadian government is structured into a three-level system. What are the three levels?
Federal,territorial,and local
What are the territories in Canada?
Yukon, Northwest territories, and Nunavut
What type of economy does Canada have?
Mixed Economy
Canada's land use is arable. What does arable mean?
What is Canada's foreign exchange rate?
1 US dollar=1.35 Canadian dollar
How many members of Parliament does Canada elect?
338
How many lakes does Canada have?
Over 30,000 lakes
10-20 degrees Celsius
What is Canada's GDP?
2.1 trillion
What are Canada's natural minerals?
Iron ore, nickel, zinc, gold
How long is Canada's coastline?
125,000 miles
What is the population of Canada?
35 million
What is the flag of Canada?
Red and white flag with a maple leaf in the center of a white square.