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7 fact-checked facts about Canada, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is the capital of Canada?

AnswerOttawa

Ottawa, in Ontario, is Canada's capital city.

Which leaf appears on the flag of Canada?

AnswerMaple leaf

Canada's flag, adopted in 1965, shows a red 11-pointed maple leaf between two red bars.

Going deeper

Which animal, known for building dams, is an official emblem of Canada?

AnswerBeaver

The North American beaver was made an official emblem of Canada in 1975 and appears on the five-cent coin.

Which of these oceans does NOT border Canada?

AnswerIndian Ocean

Canada borders the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, but not the Indian Ocean.

In what year did Canadian Confederation take place?

Answer1867

Confederation on July 1, 1867 united the colonies into the Dominion of Canada, celebrated each year as Canada Day.

Expert level

Canada's Bay of Fundy is famous for having what?

AnswerThe highest tides in the world

The Bay of Fundy, between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has tidal ranges that can exceed 15 m, the highest in the world.

Which sport is Canada's official national summer sport?

AnswerLacrosse

The National Sports of Canada Act (1994) named lacrosse the national summer sport and ice hockey the national winter sport.

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