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Canada

Canada. Geographical and demographical information. Second largest country Over 3.8 milion square miles 32.4 milion inhabitans Many islands Capital city: Ottawa (1.1 milion) Major cities: Toronto Montreal Vancouver. Climate. Northern

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Canada

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  1. Canada

  2. Geographical and demographical information Second largest country Over 3.8 milion square miles 32.4 milion inhabitans Many islands Capital city: Ottawa (1.1 milion) Major cities: Toronto Montreal Vancouver

  3. Climate • Northern • Very cold, icy • Few people • Southern • Warmer • A lot of people Severe climate Canada is divided into two parts: Northern and southern

  4. History Original inhabitants: Indians, Eskimos (Inuits) Canada discovered by Vikings Canada from indian word „kanatta“ Discoverers: John Cabot (15th century, the English) Jacques Cartier (16th century, the French) French colony „New France“, then English colony 1931 independence

  5. Politicalsystem British dominium (member of Commonwealth) Constitutionalmonarchy, parliamentary democracy Federal state: 10 provinces, 2 territories Head of the state: QueenElizabeth II. represented by the Governor General

  6. Society 2 official languages: English and French Consists of many ethnical groups 28% British-Irish 23% French 15%European 26%mixed Religion: 44% Roman Catholic, 29% Protestant

  7. Economy Verydeveloped, Belongs to G7 countries Rich in mineralresources Gold Ores Oil Natural gas Uranium Zinc Developedindustry Petrochemicalindustry, Papermaking, Food industry

  8. Placesofinterest

  9. Prince Edward Island

  10. Ottawa, Ontario

  11. Kelowna, British Columbia

  12. Churchill, Manitoba

  13. Vancouver, British Columbia

  14. Niagara Falls, Ontario

  15. Quebec City, Quebec

  16. Montreal, Quebec

  17. Banff, Alberta

  18. Lake Louise, Alberta

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