When thinking of Canada, we often picture its pristine nature and maple syrup. But the second largest country in the world hides many other surprising and unknown aspects. For example, Canada is about to build its first high-speed rail line: 1,000 kilometers aimed at connecting Toronto to Québec City in just three hours with high-speed trains. And this is only one of the amazing facts we reveal today.
The Second Largest Country in the World Has More Lakes than Any Other Country
The second biggest country in the world is home to about 2 million lakes. This means it has more lakes than all other countries combined. Their origin dates back to the last Ice Age: when the glaciers melted, the low temperatures prevented evaporation, forming and preserving the lakes we see today.
The border with the United States is the Longest in the World
The geographical features and vast expanse of both Canada and the United States have created a border of 8,891 km. However, this border is divided into two sections: one between southern Canada and northern United States, and the other between western Canada and Alaska.
Canada also Hosts Deserts, Including the World’s Smallest Desert
Another surprising fact for many is that the country with the lowest temperature recorded also hosts deserts, such as the Osoyoos Desert, the canadian desert in the Okanagan Valley (British Columbia), and the world’s smallest desert, the Carcross Desert, in Yukon.
Canada is Home to the World’s First UFO Landing Pad in Alberta
In the town of St. Paul, Alberta, you’ll find the world’s first UFO landing pad. The pad was built in 1967, during a time when interest in extraterrestrial life was growing rapidly, positioning the structure as a symbol of peace and openness to the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Canada is One of the Coldest Countries in the World and Can Reach a Record Temperature of -63°C
The second largest country in the world is also one of the coldest countries in the world, as it is located near the Arctic Circle in North America.
The coldest temperature was recorded in a small town in Yukon on February 3, 1947: -63°C. To give an idea of how unusual this is, we can consider that it’s roughly the same temperature found on Mars.
