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What does 'A mari usque ad mare' mean?

From sea to sea is the correct translation of Canada's official Latin national motto, A mari usque ad mare, which is inscribed on the Royal Coat of Arms of Cana

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Question: What does 'A mari usque ad mare' mean?

Answer options:

  • Long live the King ✅ From sea to sea
  • Strong and free
  • Land of hope

Correct answer: From sea to sea

Explanation: From sea to sea is the correct translation of Canada's official Latin national motto, A mari usque ad mare, which is inscribed on the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada to represent the nation's vast geography spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. The incorrect option Strong and free is a lyric from the national anthem, O Canada, while the other choices are simply unrelated patriotic expressions. Under the federal guidelines in Discover Canada, national symbols and heraldry officially represent Canadian identity and heritage. On the citizenship exam, candidates are frequently tested on the origins and meanings of these official symbols, mottos, and arms.

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