Geographical facts that surprise you (high school, warm climate, kids)

[lar3ry]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

What about Canada?

French is not the official language of Canada. It is only one of the official languages of Canada.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by lar3ry

French is not the official language of Canada. It is only one of the official languages of Canada.

Well, we only have two: French and English.

This kinda makes it sound like we have several more, like Switzerland or India.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by lar3ry

If the US were to take over Canada and designate all provinces and territories as states, it would make Texas the 7th largest state in the union, behind Nunavut, Alaska, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and Ontario.

Quebec is also larger than Texas.

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Well, we only have two: French and English.

This kinda makes it sound like we have several more, like Switzerland or India.

What about Canadian?

[arr430]

Originally Posted by Jdawg8181

What about Canada?

French is not THE official language of Canada nor DRCongo. But it is AN official language of both.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by arr430

French is not THE official language of Canada nor DRCongo. But it is AN official language of both.

I believe French actually is the only official language of the DRCongo.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by jbgusa

What about Canadian?

There is no such thing as a language that would be called "Canadian".

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by Acajack

There is no such thing as a language that would be called "Canadian".

When I was driving to Niagara Falls, Canadian side with my wife and then nine and eleven year old children during early April 2007. Yes, I gave away my age, but I digress.

I pointed to the left side of the customs sign, which said "douane." I told my children that that was "Canadian." My younger son said "Daddy, that's French. Oh well, I couldn't convince them that Canadian was a language.

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by jbgusa

When I was driving to Niagara Falls, Canadian side with my wife and then nine and eleven year old children during early April 2007. Yes, I gave away my age, but I digress.

I pointed to the left side of the customs sign, which said "douane." I told my children that that was "Canadian." My younger son said "Daddy, that's French. Oh well, I couldn't convince them that Canadian was a language.

Looks like you had your kids 5-10 years before I did. We have so much in common!

[jbgusa]

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