Canadian citizenship test: Canada’s regions

Here are 5 questions on “Canada’s regions”, in the format of the Canadian citizenship test. Pick your answer, then reveal the solution. CiviPrep has 51 questions on this chapter.

1. 1What are Canada’s five regions?

   1. The Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and Yukon
   2. The Arctic, the Great Lakes, the Rockies, the Pacific and the Atlantic
   3. The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the North
   4. North, South, East, West and Centre
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   Correct answer: The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, the Prairie Provinces, the West Coast and the North

   The guide divides the country into five regions.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Introduction

2. 2What is the capital of Canada?

   1. Toronto
   2. Ottawa
   3. Quebec City
   4. Montreal
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   Correct answer: Ottawa

   Ottawa was chosen as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The National Capital

3. 3Which oceans border Canada?

   1. The Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic
   2. The Atlantic and the Indian
   3. The Pacific only
   4. The Arctic and the Antarctic
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   Correct answer: The Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic

   Canada is bordered by three oceans.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Introduction

4. 4Which is the most populous province?

   1. Alberta
   2. British Columbia
   3. Quebec
   4. Ontario
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   Correct answer: Ontario

   More than one-third of Canadians live in Ontario.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › Central Canada

5. 5Which is the smallest province?

   1. New Brunswick
   2. Newfoundland and Labrador
   3. Prince Edward Island
   4. Nova Scotia
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   Correct answer: Prince Edward Island

   Prince Edward Island, the birthplace of Confederation, is the smallest province.

   “Discover Canada” guide › Canada’s regions › The Atlantic Provinces