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• The capital of Canada is Ottawa and is the second largest city in the province of Ontario, and fourth largest city in the country.
• The Canadian National tower, better known as the CN tower, is the highest free-standing structure in the world.
• Canada's climate is not as cold all year around as some may believe. In winter, temperatures fall below freezing point throughout most of Canada.
• During the summer months the southern provinces often experience high levels of humidity and temperatures that can surpass 30 degrees Celsius regularly.
• The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada.
• It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$
• It is divided into 100 cents.
One-dollar coin (loonie) and the Twenty-dollar bill
• Canadian cuisine varies widely from region to region.
• Canada produces good cheeses, many successful beers and is known for its excellent ice wines.
• The Waterloo, Ontario, region has a tradition of Mennonite and Germanic cookery.
Oka CheeseQuébécois poutine: fries, curds and gravy
Montreal-Style Bagels
Canada's culture has been influenced by American cultures because of its proximity and migration between the two countries.
A Chinese gate in downtown Montreal
Many native icons, such as dreamcatcher, have been adopted by Canadians as a whole.
The maple leaf is the symbol most associated with Canadian identity.