47 Fascinating and Fun Facts about Canada

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I don’t think it will come as a shock to read about some of the fun facts about Canada in this story which revolve around size and lakes. And of course donuts. Learn more

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Canada is home to the longest street in the world

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The longest coastline in the world is in Canada

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A bear from Canada inspired Winnie the Pooh

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The United States has invaded Canada twice

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47 Fascinating and Fun Facts about Canada

But I found some big surprises when making this story.

Canada is home to the longest street in the world

1

The longest coastline in the world is in Canada

2

A bear from Canada inspired Winnie the Pooh

3

The United States has invaded Canada twice

4

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