Today I would like to tell you some interesting facts about Canada and of the 12 different provinces! After reading this article you will know a lot more about Canada!
Canada: Canadians consume the most macaroni and cheese in comparison with other countries. And did you know that John Cabot was the first explorer who reached Canada in 1497
British Columbia: did you know that the world’s largest octopus, scallop, and sea star are found in British Columbia’s ocean water.
Alberta: On January 27th, 1962, Alberta experienced a Chinook! this is a very warm wind that blows though the beautiful Rocky Mountains. The temperature rose from – 18.9 to +3.3 in only 1 hour! Can you imagine that?
Saskatchewan: In this province the daylight saving time does not occur, the clock will stay on the standard time. easy eh?!
Manitoba: The area portage la Prairie, located in this province is called the strawberry capital of Canada!
Ontario: did you know that there are more than 250.000 lakes here? that is a lot!
Quebec: in this province is 70% of the world’s maple syrup produced. No matter where you are in the world, the change is big the maple syrup is from Quebec!
Newfoundland: If you are standing on the East coast of this province, then you are closer to Ireland than Saskatchewan.
New Brunswick: This is the only province with two official languages, French & English.
Nova Scotia: The name Nova Scotia (Latin) means New Scotland, which is names after Scotland.
Nunavut: 50% of all polar bears in the world are living here! And this province contains 1/5 of all the land in Canada!
Northwest Territories: In this province you can find the great slave lake, which is the deepest lake in Canada!
Yukon: Here you can see the amazing Northern lights in Yukon’s night sky!
Cheers, Lydia
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