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This vast country is decidedly different from its neighbour to the south. Canada's English and French traditions and mix of migrants provides the ingredients for a thriving multicultural society. Although the second biggest country in the world next to Russia, 98% of the population lives within 100 miles from the American border.

Canadians, proud though they are of their history and their hockey, wrestle with the definition of what it is to be a Canadian. When asked they usually stress the ways in which they are different to the US.

Whatever the answer Canadians are an easy-going, friendly people who are warm to welcome visitors. Want to learn more? Look no further than our Canada Trivia playing cards. Let's introduce a few facts...eh!

Did you know for instance that O'Canada was not proclaimed the national anthem until July 1st, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880!

Also at Reversing Falls, New Brunswick the rapids appear to reverse themselves because the strong tide rises faster than the river can empty and so the tidewater pushes the river water back upstream.

This double deck pack of Canada Trivia playing cards has 108 interesting facts about Canada divided evenly into interesting things to see and do in Canada and general Canadian trivia in both English and French. Famous people, events, history, geography and more - all yours to discover.

Canada's westernmost province, British Columbia is known for its majestic natural beauty and as the future home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. British Columbia entered Confederation in 1871 as Canada's 6th province.

Among the interesting facts and tourist destinations contained in the British Columbia Trivia playing cards is...

Stanley Park, named in 1888 by Vancouver mayor David Oppenheimer after then Governor General of Canada Lord Stanley, the park is North America's third largest urban park at 1000 acres, bigger than New York's 843 acre Central Park. Attractions include the Vancouver Aquarium, Totem poles near Brockton Point and the National Geographic Tree - the world's largest red cedar with a 98 foot circumference.

Expo 86 marked Vancouver's 100th birthday and was the last world's fair held in North America. Fifty-four countries exhibited along False Creek and at what is now called Canada Place. The fair opened on May 2nd and closed on October 13th and attracted over 22 million visitors. Today the area around False Creek is being developed as the site for the Vancouver Olympic Village for 2010 and will become a model sustainable community.

To uncover the province's many gems and to learn more about the province, its famous citizens, interesting history and events read the facts and trivia presented in the British Columbia Trivia playing cards.

The United States is one of the most eagerly anticipated destinations on every visitor's itinerary. From the mountains to the prairies there are many interesting details of this great land awaiting discovery.

Whether seeing the familiar for the first time or having the unknown revealed the many facts on these USA Trivia playing cards will confirm or refute what you believe to be the United States.

Did you know that Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is almost entirely artificial or that the White House was modeled on Georgian mansions from Dublin.

Also the actual signing of the Declaration of Independence was not July 4th, 1776 but August 2nd.

This double deck pack of USA Trivia playing cards, in English and Spanish, has many more interesting facts and trivia that will inform and entertain.

Australia is a sparsely populated land where the majority of the populace lives within 20km of the ocean. The vast Australian Outback is home to many of Australia's indigenous peoples who have managed to maintain their traditional lifestyle.

Were you aware of the fact that Australia's biggest peacetime airlift occurred after Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin on Christmas Day 1974.

In 1988 Australia was the first country in the world to issue a plastic currency with the introduction of a $10 note commemorating the continent's bicentennial.

These Australia Trivia playing cards host a wealth of information about Australia and Australians.

Finland is a largely unspoilt country nestled on the easternmost border of all the Nordic countries. Known for their saunas and for having one of Europe's most difficult and least familiar languages Finns are proud of their legacy and as well as their more recent achievements.

Finnish innovation extends to products made from the birch tree. Benecol margarine helps lower cholesterol while xylitol, a natural sweetener from the tree, is used in chewing gum and toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.

The tango has become so popular and continues to flourish in Finland, that one much-traveled visitor commented that the world has two tango cities: Buenos Aires and Seinäjoki.

These are among the 108 facts and trivia contained in this double deck pack of Finland Trivia playing cards. Facts are in English and Finnish.

The largest of the Scandinavian countries Sweden is a land of natural beauty; there are over 100,000 lakes, beautiful Baltic beaches and vast coniferous forests.

Among the many interesting facts waiting to be uncovered is the history behind the Vasaloppet race, the oldest, longest and biggest cross-country ski race in the world. Inspired by the 1522 chase of Gustav Vasa by 2 skiers from Mora who brought him back to lead Sweden to independence, the grueling 91km (57mi) race from Sälen to Mora, first held in 1922, now attracts thousands of skiers.

Another interesting fact has to do with the Royal Palace of Sweden or Kungliga Slottet which lies on top of the foundation of Tre Kronor Castle. With 608 rooms, it is the largest palace in the world still used by a head of state.

To find out more have a read of the facts and trivia on the 108 cards in this double deck set of Sweden Trivia playing cards.

The Republic of Estonia borders Russia to the east and Latvia to the south. A member of the European Union since May, 2004 Estonians are ethnically related to the Finns from whom they are separated by the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. Estonia's capital...

is the port city of Tallin. Its name comes from the word Taani meaning Danish and liin meaning city as Danes founded the city in 1219. Tallinn's Old Town retains its medieval walls, turrets and spires and winding cobblestone streets with the best sites located in Toompea.

The colours of the Estonian flag represent the character of the nation. One interpretation has it that blue symbolised the hope for Estonia's future; black a reminder of the country's dark past and white the attainment of enlightenment and education as well as the winter snow, the summer nights and Estonia's numerous birch trees.

Finders Forum Estonia Trivia playing cards provides interesting trivia, facts and information in English and Estonian about this small Baltic country packed with exciting adventures and fascinating ruins that remains a relatively unknown destination to many people.