Which city is the capital of Canada?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Ottawa, on the Ottawa River in Ontario
- Step 1: Queen Victoria chose Ottawa in 1857. Step 2. It sits on the border with Quebec. Answer: Ottawa. Why not the others: Toronto, Montreal and Kingston are well known but are not the national capital.
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