Canada is the second largest country in the world and also has the highest quality of living. More commonly known to children as the land of Saint Nicolas or Santa Clause, there are many little known facts about this amazing country. Here are just a few:
1. Della Falls
Della Falls is the highest waterfall in Canada. Measuring a vertical drop of 440 meters, it is taller than the famous Niagara Falls. But since major waterfalls are determined not only by the height of the fall, Della Falls didn’t make the list!
2. The Loonie
This is what Canadians call their currency, and it has nothing to do with lunacy! It takes after the name of a Canadian bird whose picture is used on the back on the coins.
Approximately 15 million coins can be produced at full capacity a day at the Royal Canadian Mint.
3. World’s strongest current
Speeding up to 18.4 miles per hour, you wouldn’t want to get caught in the world’s strongest current. It is in Nakwakto Rapids at Slingsby Channel, British Colombia.
4. World’s biggest indoor amusement park
The West Edmonton Mall was once the biggest shopping mall in the world. It has now dropped down four steps on the list, but it is still contains the world’s biggest indoor amusement park. The Galaxyland Amusement Park has more than 24 exciting rides and attractions!
5. Vehicles per person
Given that Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, there are more vehicles per person in Canada than anywhere else. Every two Canadians have at least one vehicle!
6. First patented bulb
Although Thomas Alva Edison invented the first commercially practical electric bulb, he bought an electric bulb patent from Henry Woodward, a Canadian, and obtained an exclusive license for it.
7. Largest area of freshwater
Having the most lakes and freshwater areas, Canada tops the list on freshwater reserves in the world!
8. Road markings
Ever wondered who came up with the idea of road markings? Well it originated in Canada in 1930 when John D. Millar, an engineer at Ontario Department of Transport stumbled upon the idea. The first road lines were painted on a highway near the border separating Ontario and Quebec.
9. The world’s smallest prison
With an area of only 270 square feet, the world’s smallest prison is located in Rodney, Ontario. It is said that it can hold up to two people.
10. World’s longest common border
Not only do Canada and the US share the world’s longest common border, but it is also the only unprotected border in the world! |
