<p> A patriotic celebration of Canada's superlatives. </p><p> Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. People around the world recognize its flag. But what truly sets it apart is the amazing geography -- physical and human -- within its borders. </p><p> In this unique encyclopedia about Canada 1,000 fascinating facts, figures and feats portray a country that offers an abundance of natural and manmade attractions that will make Canadians proud and leave visitors amazed. </p><p> More than 500 photographs show the places, people and phenomena that make up this colorful portrait. Readers will see a one-of-a-kind country and society that are very different from the "hewers of wood and drawers of water" often used to describe them. </p><p> Featuring a variety of photographs, maps and illustrations throughout, <i>Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada</i> presents "the true north strong and free" as the irreplaceable and special place it is, such as: <ul> <li> Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call from Brantford, Ontario in 1876 </li> <li> Toronto was the first city in the world with a computerized traffic control system, in 1963 </li> <li> The Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670, is North America's oldest continuously operating company. </li> </ul></p><p> Canada's vast landscape and waters break many records, including: <ul> <li> The Mackenzie River system is Canada's longest, stretching 4,241 kilometers. </li> <li> Canada's coastline is longest in the world. (It would take 33 years to walk its length.) </li> <li> Canada's Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world. </li> <li> The United States and Canada share the world's longest undefended border. </li> <li> The Hudson Bay is considered the world's largest inland sea. </li> </ul></p><p> Canada's landscape, its mountains, seas and lakes, its people and its achievements mark it as one of the greatest and most beautiful countries in the world. <i>Canadian Geographic Biggest and Best of Canada</i> is a colorful tribute that all readers will enjoy. </p>