14 Canadian Facts You Should know

There is so much to learn about a new country when you first arrive. Here are 14 facts about Canada that you should know as you take off on your Canadian journey.

Canadian Facts

1. Canada is the second largest land mass country in the world after Russia.
2. Canada borders three oceans; Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific.
3. Canada has the longest shared border in the world with the United States, 8893 kms.
4. Boasting the longest coastline in the world, Canada has 243,977 kms of shoreline.
5. There are approximately 36 million people living in Canada.
6. O’ Canada is the national anthem.
7. There are two official languages in Canada, English and French.
8. Mount Logan is Canada’s highest mountain and resides in the Yukon.
9. Canada’s longest river is the Mackenzie River.
10. The official animal of Canada is the North American Beaver.
11. Canada’s official motto is: ‘From Sea to Sea’.
12. Canada’s official sports are hockey and lacrosse.
13. Nunavut is translated to ‘our land’.
14. Montreal is the second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris.