1. Canada is the world's second largest country.

2. Canada is a bilingual and multicultural country.

3. Canada maintains a diversified economy that is heavily reliant upon its abundant natural resources.

4. The name Canada comes from the Iroquoian word meaning "village" or "settlement."

5. Archaeological studies support a human presence in Canada 26,500 years ago.

6. The country's government is a parliamentary democracy.

7. The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court and final arbiter of law.

8. Criminal law is solely a federal responsibility and is uniform throughout Canada.

9. Law enforcement, including criminal courts, is a provincial responsibility.

10. Canada and the United States share the world's longest undefended border.