2011 Project 252/365
This postcard map of Canada was from Willa, a host and author of Postcard Perfect. Thanks Marz Willa for the postcard map.
~ The name Canada comes from a St. Lawrence Iroquoian word, kanata, meaning “village” or “settlement”.
~ Canada’s two official languages are English and French.
~ Canada’s official national sports are ice hockey and lacrosse.
~ Canada’s national symbols are influenced by natural, historical, and Aboriginal sources. The use of the maple leaf as a Canadian symbol dates to the early 18th century. The maple leaf is depicted on Canada’s current and previous flags, on the penny, and on the Arms of Canada.
Find more information and history about Canada by visiting the link.
