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Canada
CANADACanada is a country occupying most of
northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean.
It is the world's second largest country by total area 9,984,670 km2, and shares land borders with the United States to the south and northwest.
The land occupied by Canada was inhabited for millennia by various groups of aboriginal people.
Canada is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories.
Western Canada consists of British Columbia and the three Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba).
Central Canada consists of Quebec and Ontario.
Atlantic Canada consists of the three Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia), along with Newfoundland and Labrador.
Three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut) make up Northern Canada. Provinces have more autonomy than territories.
Capital: Ottawa
Largest City: Toronto
History of CanadaThe name Canada comes from a St.
Lawrence Iroquoian word, kanata, meaning “village” or “settlement”.
The most common alternative theory suggested that the name originated when Spanish or Portuguese explorers, having explored the northern part of the continent and unable to find gold and silver, wrote el cabo de nada ("Cape Nothing"), acá nada, aqui nada or cánada ("nothing here") on that part of their maps.
An alternative explanation favoured by philologist Marshall Elliott linked the name to the Spanish word cañada, meaning "glen" or "valley".
European colonizationThe first known attempt at European
colonization began when Norsemen settled Newfoundland around 1000 AD. No further European exploration occurred until 1497, when Italian seafarer John Cabot explored and claimed Canada's Atlantic coast in the name of King Henry VII of England. In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the Saint Lawrence River, where, on July 24, he planted a 10-metre (33 ft) cross bearing the words "Long Live the King of France" and took possession of the territory (known as the colony of Canada) in the name of King Francis I.
IndependenceFollowing several constitutional
conferences, The Constitution Act, 1867 brought about Confederation creating “one Dominion under the name of Canada” on July 1, 1867, with four provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Government and Politics
Government: Federal Parliamentary Constitutional
Monarchy
MonarchHer Majesty The
QueenElizabeth II
Commonwealth of Nations
Prime MinisterThe Right Honourable
Justin Trudeau
23rd Prime Minister of Canada
November 4, 2015to
Present
Multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity.
Culture
ReligionCanada is religiously diverse, encompassing a wide range of beliefs and customs. Canada has no official church, and the government is officially committed to religious pluralism. LanguagesA multitude of languages are used by Canadians with English and French
CurrencyCanadian Dollar $$$$
Sports• Lacrosse
• Ice Hockey
Symbols
Anthem: "O Canada"Royal anthem: "God Save the Queen"
Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare
TOURIST DESTINATIO
NS
Niagara Falls - Ontario
From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.
National Parks
Centre Block
The Rideau Canal
Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Canadian FoodsPOUTINE
MAPLE SYRUP
BACON
Famous People from Canada
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