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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

Canada has the world's longest what?

AnswerCoastline

Including its many Arctic islands, Canada has the longest coastline of any country.

Which of these oceans does NOT border Canada?

AnswerIndian Ocean

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

What is the highest mountain in Canada?

AnswerMount Logan

Mount Logan in Yukon, about 5,959 m tall, is Canada's highest peak; Denali is in Alaska and Mount Whitney in California.

Expert level

Which territory was created in 1999 from part of the Northwest Territories?

AnswerNunavut

Nunavut, meaning 'our land' in Inuktitut, became Canada's newest territory on April 1, 1999.

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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