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[alexmegami]

Dude, I never realized how small Alberta was (population-wise, not size-wise, that is).

As in, 2/3 the square kilometres of Ontario and 1/10 the population.

As in, Toronto (well, GTA) has more people than Alberta. Hell, has almost double the Alberta population. (And almost half the population of Ontario lives in the GTA.)

Dude, I had no idea it was that extreme a difference.

...dude.

Pop quiz!

Without checking Wikipedia, can you list the 13 provinces and territories in order of population size?

For bonus points: in terms of percentage, how does PEI compare to all three territories?

Extra bonus points: do you remember all your capitals? I don't! Wait, maybe I do... ...no, no, I made the Quebec mistake. Dammit! This is like Alaska: people [me] assume the biggest city is the capital. (But I do know Alaska's capital!)

Wow, 6/13. I am BALLS at geography.

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[alexmegami]

*lol* I know, I saw that - I was like they don't even have a million people yet?!

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

And how is it that you happen to know Alaska's capital so well, perchance? =D

[alexmegami]

*laughs* Because, unlike Canadian geography, I had it drilled into my head by my other Alaskan friend long ago? ;)

(And yes yes, you ;)

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Also - I am even more balls at geography than you, I'll bet. I certainly am when it comes to Canadian geography. So don't feel too bad. =D

[alexmegami]

Can you name the capitals of any 13 states? Or all the states?

If you can do that, I'll give you a victory ;)

[musesshadow.livejournal.com]

my guess
Order of decreasing size of population:
Ontario (Toronto)
Quebec (Quebec City)
Alberta (Edmonton)
British Columbia (Vancouver)
Saskatchewan (Regina)
Manitoba (Winnepeg)
Nova Scotia (Halifax)
New Brunswick (Fredericton)
PEI (Charlottetown)
Newfoundland/Labrador (St Johns)
North West Territories (Yellowknife)
Yukon (White Horse)
Nunavut (Iqualiut)

PEI = 125% (Yukon+NWT+Nunavut)

[alexmegami]

1. Yes (yes)
2. Yes (yes)
3. No - it's #4 (yes)
4. No - it's #3 (no - Victoria)
5. No - it's #6 (yes)
6. No - it's #5 (yes)
7. Yes (yes)
8. Yes (yes)
9. No - it's #10 (yes)
10. No - it's #9 (yes)
11. Yes (yes)
12. No - it's #13 (yes)
13. No - it's #12 (yes) ((these last two differ by about 200 people :P))

Soooo 17/26. Better than me :D

[alexmegami]

Oh, and: close; PEI is 133% of the territories.