In celebration of Canada Day today, I decided to post some facts and trivia about this country. Since we moved in here 11 months ago,I already learned to love it because I find the people of Canada very friendly, the place where I live have a less crime rate , it’s also a great place to raised a family. I never imagine in my life that one day I’m gonna live here, but look at me where I’m at now? 
. So, here’s 13 facts about Canada that I,myself was very surprised to learned. 
- Canada is the second largest country in the world, with 9,971,000 square kilometres of land.
- The baseball glove was invented in Canada in 1883.
- With only three people per square kilometer, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.
- Vancouver Canada is tied with Zurich Switzerland for the highest quality of life of any city in the world.
- The world’s smallest jail is believed to be in Rodney, Ontario, Canada. It is only 24.3 square meters (about 270 square feet).
- Canada has the ninth biggest economy of the world
- According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada has the highest quality of life in the world.
- Contrary to popular opinion, Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole is not owned by any country. It is believed, however, that Santa Claus is from Canada.
- Canada is the world’s eighth biggest trader.
- Of all of the world’s producers of natural gas, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and gold, Canada is in the top five.
- Canada is the home of many great inventions, including: basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, standard time, the television, the telephone, and the zipper.
- Canada is the fifth largest energy producer.
- Canada has the world’s highest tertiary education enrolment.
Happy Canada Day everyone!!! 
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11:07 pm on July 1st, 2009
I love lower population levels. It’s one of the reasons I live in Montana.
1:42 am on July 2nd, 2009
happy canada day!
6:22 am on July 2nd, 2009
wow, sarap naman jan….lalo na at konti lang ang tao…at sabi ng anak ko, lalo na daw at nanjan lang si Santa Claus…madali makakarating ang gifts nya…
Happy Canada Day!
Mom from Manila
7:31 am on July 2nd, 2009
Saya namn jan sis.Happy Canada Day =)
7:36 am on July 2nd, 2009
The zipper? Really? Love random trivia like that. Happy Canada Day!
My T13 is here http://jillconyers.typepad.com/life_as_i_see_it/
8:17 am on July 2nd, 2009
Who knew? Great list.
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/07/thursday-thunks-and-13-great-stats.html
10:00 am on July 2nd, 2009
Whoo Hoo! Happy Canada Day.
10:15 am on July 2nd, 2009
Lucky you!Living in a place like Canada is a real Blessing.Happy Canada Day to you & your family Mommy Willa!Hugs!
11:18 am on July 2nd, 2009
happy canada day to you and happy 4th of july for us! TT!
11:45 am on July 2nd, 2009
‘Canada has the highest quality of life in the world.’ – Shh…don’t tell anyone…
Great list! Happy Canada Day!
12:02 pm on July 2nd, 2009
Timely Topic Choice – Fascinating Facts! I didn’t realize just how BIG Canada is … nor how few folks occupy your lovely land ;–
Hugs and blessings,
1:14 pm on July 2nd, 2009
Never knew all that stuff about Canada! I really like the idea of low population density, though….that’s great!
Surfed in via TT.
2:46 pm on July 2nd, 2009
I knew that Canada was big in size, but I didn’t know that the population was so small! Thanks for educating me with these cool Canada facts, and Happy Canada Day to you.
8:11 pm on July 2nd, 2009
Ilearned a lot
2:36 am on July 3rd, 2009
Happy Canada day! I learned something today
I have a tag and a Friendship Chain for you…
10:11 pm on July 5th, 2009
belated Happy Canada day mommy willa! btw, i added this blog to my bloglist. also grabbed your button. if you are up for exlinks, kindly add me up too. hugs!
10:16 pm on July 5th, 2009
Mommy, di ko pala mahanap ang code ng badge mo..