10 interesting things about Canada

(Baonghean.vn) - On the occasion of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to Vietnam, let's learn interesting things about this maple leaf-shaped country.

1. The second largest country in the world

It is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia. With a total area of ​​about 9.9 million square kilometers, Canada reaches across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. The country is so large that St. John's, Newfoundland, is closer to London, England, than Vancouver.

2. Maple leaf - symbol of Canada

The maple leaf is considered a symbol of Canada. It carries a long-standing cultural and historical significance of this country. The Canadian flag is painted in two colors, white and red, and has a maple leaf. The maple leaf symbol also represents the people living on this fertile land, regardless of skin color, language, or religion.

3. Classic sport - hockey

Hockey is a huge sport in Canada. It is so popular that for generations, Canadian youth have played hockey in schools and on the streets. Children also collect hockey pictures.

4. The world's largest animal shelter

Banff National Park, where visitors can comfortably enjoy a peaceful life, majestic natural scenery and intense vitality. In addition, because it is located in a densely populated area with heavy traffic, the people and the government have built the world's largest animal crossings.

5. Communication culture

Canadians are famous for their politeness and gentle communication, you will often hear apologies, this is also a beautiful feature of the behavioral culture here. Thanks to that, Canada is always considered a country famous for its politeness.

6. Multilingual country

The British and French colonists arrived in Canada in the 17th century, so Canada has two official languages, English and French. Today, immigration has increased and in Canada, up to 40% of the population is not British or French, with more than 200 languages ​​such as Chinese, Spanish...

7. Queuing culture

Newcomers will notice that Canadians line up neatly and orderly from school to bus stops. Queuing, along with punctuality and frequent apologies, are considered typical Canadian habits. There is even an institution called the School of Etiquette and Manners where new residents and international students learn how to line up and maintain their place in line.

8. How to show patriotism

Unlike their American neighbors, Canadians don’t show their patriotism loudly. It’s not that they aren’t proud of where they live, their values, and their country’s symbols, they just don’t think it’s necessary to shout, wave flags, or set off fireworks to show that love.

9. Unique cultural festivals

The Heritage Festival has a very special meaning because it is a place where more than 80 different cultures from around the world meet. During the 3 days of large-scale events in Edmonton, the festival has areas introducing cuisine, clothing, art, and dances typical of each country, performed by associations of native Canadians. Vietnam is also an indispensable part of this festival because the number of Vietnamese people living in Edmonton is not small.

10. Moose Sign

On Canadian roads, there are often signs warning of moose sightings. Don’t ignore these signs when driving around Canada. Male moose weigh up to 400 kg, females up to 350 kg, and average 2.4-3.2 m tall. Their body structure means that in a collision, both person and animal are likely to be seriously injured or even killed, similar to crashing into a brick wall.

Kim Ngoc

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