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It's big — the second-largest country in the world behind Russia — and it's home to forests, mountains, beaches, rivers, streams and majestic wildlife. But there is much more to know about Canada than most people realize. For example, it has the largest coastline in the world, and it sits in six different time zones. Here are 15 more Canada facts about the country nicknamed the Great White North.

Coastline

Canada does indeed have the largest coastline in the world. It would take the average person about four and a half years to walk all the way around the country, and that's if they didn't stop to eat or sleep. The entire country covers 3,855,103 square miles.

If you're a donut fan, you may want to head straight to Canada. The country is home to more donut shops than any other country in the world. That's a lot of sugary goodness.

Polar Bears

If you've ever dreamed of seeing polar bears in the wild, you better head to Canada. Out of the 25,000 left in the world, approximately 15,500 live in the country. The town of Churchill is the best place to spot them, as you're likely to see more bears than people.

Land of Lakes

If you like spending time at the lake, Canada may be your dream vacation spot. The country is home to over two million lakes of all sizes. The biggest are the ones it shares with the United States: Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

Most Famous Resident

Canada has produced many celebrities, including Drake, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion and Ryan Reynolds, but there's one person who is more famous than any of those people combined. The Canadian government once declared Santa Claus a resident of the country, and kids can even send letters to him there and receive a response each Christmas.

Plenty of Forests

Despite the fact that Canada is the second-largest country in the world, nearly one third of it is covered by forestland. That's 10 percent of the world's forests in one country. Most Canadian residents live in urban areas.

Cold as Mars

It can get pretty cold in Canada. Anyone who has ever lived there or even visited knows that. But what you may not know is that, back in 1947, temperatures were recorded that were comparable to the surface temperature on Mars. That's about – 81.4 degrees.

City Walls

During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, French and English settlers built walls around Quebec City to help keep it safe from potential invaders. Those walls remain standing today, making Quebec City the only city north of Mexico to have a walled enclosure.

National Parks

Canada is home to 47 National Parks. Some of them are so big that they make other countries look pretty small. For example, Alberta's Wood Buffalo National Park is so large that it takes up more space than countries like Switzerland and Denmark.

Northernmost

If you've ever wondered how far north people live on the Earth, wonder no more. A little settlement called Alert, Nunavut, which is about 500 miles from the North Pole, is the northernmost place where people live permanently on the planet. July temps are around 38 degrees, while it gets down to around – 26 in January.

Mac and Cheese

Americans consume a lot of macaroni and cheese, but not as much as their northern neighbors. Kraft reports that Canadians consume more of the comfort food than any other country in the world.

Frozen Ocean

It gets cold on the Canadian island of Newfoundland, but you probably don't realize just how cold. Sometimes the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island freezes to a point that residents can actually skate on it and play hockey.

Caribou

If Santa is an official Canadian resident, it only makes sense that he'd need to live in a place that has plenty of reindeer for him to choose from. The country is home to over two million caribou. No word on whether any of them have red noses.

Basketball

Americans may be in love with basketball, be it the NBA, college hoops or even local high school teams. Many people don't realize the beloved sport has Canadian roots. Dr. James Naismith of Ontario invented the game in 1891.

Snake Capital

Scared of snakes? You may want to avoid Manitoba. The Canadian province has more snakes than any other place in the world. Every spring, approximately 70,000 snakes come out of hibernation.

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