After realizing that I knew next to zero information about Canada, I decided to do some research and give a brief synopsis of some of Canada's attributes. Dive into this quick and easy crash course on things Canada, and you'll learn more than you ever thought about a pretty interesting country.

1. Canada has a total of ten provinces.

Surprise! Canada isn't just one giant, boundary-less territory, but a landmass consisting of ten distinct regions. Ontario holds the highest population at 14,193.4 inhabitants, whereas Nunavut in the south has the smallest population at 38.0 inhabitants. Additionally, Quebec stands as a European portal, as its official language is French. In fact, some Quebecois (natives of Quebec) who live in rural regions are often not fluent in English.

2. Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada.

Justin Trudeau serves as 23rd Prime Minister of Canada and head of the Liberal Party.

3. The determination of Canada's flag was a source of major contention.

So they just slapped a maple leaf onto a flag and called it a day? Not quite. It took over a century to procure this design, starting in 1895 when Edward M. Chadwick suggested the flag portray a maple leaf. Time passed and over 2,600 designs were submitted. Finally, in 1965 Queen Elizabeth II of Canada approved the world-recognizable design.

4. A Canadian trucker accidentally invented poutine.

This fattening, greasy favorite of county fairs everywhere first appeared in rural Quebec. It is believed that in 1957, trucker Fernard Lachance invented poutine when he asked for cheese curds to be added with his fries. Ever since poutine became popular, and many variations to the dish have been created by restaurants everywhere. Additionally, "poutine" is a Qubecian slang word for "a mess".

5. Canada gets really cold...

Winter time in Canada is unlike anywhere else on this planet -- literally. In fact, Canada's lowest recorded temperature was recorded to be -63 Celsius (-81.4 Fahrenheit) in 1947, a temperature as cold as Martian terrain. So if you are planning to go to Canada in the winter time, make sure to pack ten layers with you.

6. ...But it makes a great summer vacation.

According to National Geographic magazine, Muskoka Cottage Country in Ontario is one of the best destinations for a summer getaway. The area provides 2,500 square-miles of gorgeous nature and numerous ancient villages and towns to explore.

7. Maple syrup runs deep in the veins of Canada.

Canada exists as Earth's maple syrup vault, producing 71% of the globe's maple syrup, of which 91% is made in Quebec. This is thanks to Canada's Amerindian people who showed settlers of the land how to harvest sap and convert it into the world's most popular pancake condiment. Almost 9,000 maple syrup companies operate in Canada, and even a Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup (FPAQ) exists.

8. Canada is the world's most educated country.

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada is the world's most educated country, with 51% of its population pursuing post-secondary education, an average annual growth rate from 2000-2010 of 2.4%, and a GDP per capita of $39,050.