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#19172 - Fri Mar 09 2001 08:02 PM Viva La Canada
JoJo2 Offline
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Registered: Fri Nov 19 1999
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Loc: San Diego California USA 
* Canada has 1/5th of the world's supply of fresh water. However, only 10% is renewable.

* Canada has been rated as the best country to live in by the UN for 4 of the past 5 years.

* Canada has more than half of the world's lakes within its border.

* Canada has one of the lowest inflation rates in the G-7 & the OECD.

* Canada is an Indian word meaning "Big Village".

* Canada is the world's leading exporter of pulp and paper.

* Canada is the world's leading producer of zinc, with 18.7% of the world's supply.

* Canada's new flag, with its maple leaf design, was unfurled in 1965 in Ottawa.


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#19173 - Fri Mar 09 2001 11:21 PM Re: Viva La Canada
capricorn1 Offline
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Registered: Tue Aug 22 2000
Posts: 862
Loc: Abbotsford
BC Canada
Thanks, Jo, for the nice post.

I know everyone is proud of their own country, but darn it, it
sure feels good to see that post in FunTrivia.

Thanks, neighbour!

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#19174 - Fri Mar 09 2001 11:51 PM Re: Viva La Canada
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Loc: San Diego California USA 
I'm glad you like it capricorn.

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