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Canada is a vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere.

Canada is a vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere. From east to west it stretches almost 4,700 miles (7,560 kilometers) across six time zones. It is the second largest country in the world, but it has only one-half of one percent of the world's population.

Canada features black-blue lakes, numerous rivers, majestic western mountains, rolling central plains, and forested eastern valleys. The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps, stretches across northern Canada and has some of the oldest rocks on Earth.

Canada's far north lies in the frozen grip of the Arctic, where ice, snow, and glaciers dominate the landscape. Few trees grow here, and farming is not practical. Native Canadians, called First Nations people, live in this region by hunting and fishing.

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PEOPLE & CULTURE

In some ways Canada is many nations in one. Descendents of British and French immigrants make up about half the population. They were followed by other European and Asian immigrants. First Nations peoples make up about four percent of the population.

Inuit people live mostly in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Many Native Canadians live on their traditional lands, but many others have moved to cities across Canada. First Nations artwork is widely recognized and is seen as a symbol of Canadian culture.

Canada's remote north and extensive forests are home to wildlife, from bears , wolves , beavers , deer, mountain lions , and bighorn sheep to smaller animals like raccoons, otters , and rabbits. The country's lakes and rivers, which contain about 20 percent of all fresh water on Earth, are full of fish such as trout and salmon.

Canada's prairies in the south are home to bison and pronghorn antelope. Farther north are Canada's sprawling evergreen forests, which have lots of wildlife, including moose and black bears. Even farther north is the cold, bare tundra, where herds of caribou and musk ox live.

Canadians work hard to protect the native wildlife. Canada has 41 national parks and three marine conservation areas. Nevertheless, species like wolves , lynx, and Atlantic fish have been overhunted and overfished.

GOVERNMENT & ECONOMY

The British monarch is the head of state of Canada. The monarch is represented by a governor-general, who has very limited powers. Laws are made by Canada's elected federal government, which includes a parliament and a prime minister.

Britain's Quebec Act of 1774 granted Quebec its own legal and religious rights. Despite this concession, many Quebec citizens have long sought independence. In votes held in 1980 and 1995, Quebec decided to stay in Canada. But the second vote was very close, and the debate is still alive.

Canada has provided fish, furs, and other natural resources to the world since the 1500s. Today, it is a world leader in agricultural production, telecommunications, and energy technologies. The vast majority of Canada's exports go to the United States.

The first people to come to Canada arrived between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago across a land bridge that joined Asia and North America. Around A.D. 1000, the Viking explorer Leif Eriksson reached Newfoundland, Canada. He tried to establish a settlement, but it didn't last.

In the 16th century, French and British settlers arrived. Land disputes between farmers and fur traders led to four wars between 1689 and 1763. The final war, called the French and Indian War, left the British in control of Canada, but French influence remains strong even today.

In 1867, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick combined to form a dominion with its own government, parliament, and prime minister. Manitoba joined soon after. In 1931, Canada became an independent nation.

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Canada is a diverse, progressive, peaceful and welcoming nation known for its pristine wilderness and stunning natural beauty. It’s vast and varied — a place for both bucket list adventure and sophisticated culture, Canada’s lively, multicultural cities contrast with the untouched wilderness at the edge of its urban centers. 

Canada is at the top of North America above the United States. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. The US is to the south and to the north is the Arctic Ocean. Canada takes up nearly half of the North American continent.

Canada is the second-largest country in the world after Russia. Its land covers 3.8 million square miles (9.9 million square kilometers).

The country has the longest coastline on the planet: 151,000 miles (243,000 kilometers).

Canada’s population is 36 million, concentrated along the U.S.-Canada border. It is a sparsely populated country with just 10 people per square mile (four people per square kilometer). 

Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, The Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory.

Major Cities

Canada’s largest city is Toronto, Ontario, followed by Vancouver, British Columbia, Montreal, Quebec and Calgary, Alberta.

Demographics

Canada is a youthful country and immigrants make up 21% of its population, meaning one in five is foreign born. The majority of immigrants come from Asia. About 20% of the population identify as visible minorities. This is the population breakdown by province/territory.

Canada is a constitutional monarchy and Parliamentary democracy. Its capital city is Ottawa, Ontario. The Prime Minister of Canada is Justin Trudeau, the Leader of the Liberal Party.

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Province & Territory Facts

Explore the provinces and territories to learn more.

Travel Times to Calgary

Travel times to edmonton, weather average.

Alberta enjoys a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters.

British Columbia

Travel times to vancouver.

British Columbia has a number of different climatic zones. In general, temperatures are warmer in the south; rainfall is heaviest along the coast; and winters coldest in the interior.

Travel Times to Winnipeg

Manitoba has a moderately dry climate with sharp seasonal temperature changes. The summers are hot and winters are cold.

New Brunswick

Travel times to fredericton.

New Brunswick has a typical continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, with slightly milder winters on the Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Travel times to st. john's.

Newfoundland and Labrador has a wide range of climates and weather, but broadly it has warm, humid summers and cold winters.

Northwest Territories

Travel times to yellowknife.

The mainland portion of the Northwest Territories has a subarctic climate, with short, cool summers and long, cold winters - perfect for aurora viewing.

Nova Scotia

Travel times to halifax.

Nova Scotia enjoys a maritime climate with warm summers and cold, wet and sometimes snowy winters.

Travel Times to Iqaluit

Temperatures in Nunavut vary widely. In winter the days are short and cold, in the summer the Midnight Sun shines brightly over Nunavut with nearly 24-hour sunshine.

Travel Times to Toronto

Ontario has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Prince Edward Island

Travel times to charlottetown.

Prince Edward Island has a moderate climate that is strongly influenced by the surrounding seas with warm summers and cold winters.

Travel Times to Montréal

Quebec has wide temperature variations. In the south, the weather is continental, with four seasons varying from hot summers to cold, snowy winters with lots of rain. The central and northern regions have longer, colder winters and shorter cooler summers.

Saskatchewan

Travel times to regina.

Saskatchewan receives more hours of sunshine than any other Canadian province. It experiences a humid continental climate with hot summers and very cold winters.

Travel Times to Whitehorse

The Yukon has a sub-arctic continental climate with shorter warm summers and very cold, dark winters - perfect for aurora viewing!

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6. Geography

4. Famous Canadians

7. Quiz Time !

1. General Facts

* Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy. The sovereign is Charles III and the Prime Minister is Justin Trudeau. * There are more than 37 million inhabitants. * The currency is the Canadian dollar. * The official languages are English and French.

GENERAL FACTS

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Poutine is a dish with french fries and cheese with a brown gravy sauce.

Canadian Football

Dog Sledding

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FAMOUS CANADIANS

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Who are they ?

In the future

The first day

Canada became part of the British Empire.

Canada had its own constitution.

Canada became independant from the United Kingdom.

Dominion of Canada : the first four provinces were created.

It is located in North America. It extends from the Atlantic (East) to the Pacific (West) and into the Arctic Ocean (North).

Where is Canada ?

Canada is 18 times bigger than France ! It is as big as Europe and the second largest country in the world after Russia.

In Canada, there are ten provinces and three territories. The provinces are more independant. The capital city is Ottawa. The Hudson Bay almost divides Canada in two.

Click on the NAMES to learn more about the provinces and territories.

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province. It is an island on the East Coat of Canada in the Atlantic sea. The capital is Charlottetown, which is not very big. It is best known for red sand on its beaches and lighthouses.

New Brunswick

New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada. It is best known for the Bay of Fundy and the Reversing Falls. Its capital city is Fredericton.

Nova Scotia

Novia Scotia is another one of Canada's eastern maritime provinces. It is made up of a peninsula and many islands. It is home to puffins and seals. Its capital city is Halifax. It

New foundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador has cliffs, glacial fjords and waterfalls. It is usually cold there. Its capital city is Saint John's. it is known for its colourful houses. It

Newfoundland & Labrador

Quebec is a mostly francophone province in eastern Canada. It has two big cities in the South : Montreal and Quebec (the capital city). It

Ontario is a province in central-eastern Canada that borders the U.S. It's home to Toronto and Ottawa. Toronto is the capital of Ontario and Ottawa is the capital of Canada. About 38% of the population live there. It

Manitoba's capital is Winnipeg, a small city with only 663,615 people. It has more than 80 provincial parks. In this province, people like hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and biking. It

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's capital is Regina, one of the only big cities in the area. It is almost entirely prairie and farmland, except for the northern part which is more rocky. It

Alberta's capital is Edmonton, a city of 981,000 inhabitants. It is known for its nature. Most of Canada's oil reserves are based there. It

British Columbia

British Columbia is a province on Canada's west coast. It has the most oil. The capital city is Victoria although the biggest city is Vancouver. It is also well-known for its nature. It

Yukon territory

The Yukon Territory is really cold so it is not very populated (only 38,630 inhabitants). Its capital city is Whitehorse. It is the territory with the most strange names like Medicine Hat. It

Yukon Territory

Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories is mostly constituted of tundra and forests where moose, wolves, black and grizzly bears can be found. Its capital city is Yellowknife. It

Nunavut is Canada's most northernly territory and also the largest. Its capital city is Iqaluit (7700 inhabitants). It is known for winter sports such as hockey, curling, dogsledding and snowmobile racing. It

You have 15 seconds to answer the questions !

QUIZ TIME !

There are ten provinces.

How many provinces are there in Canada ?

Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia.

Give the name of as many provinces as possible.

In the North

Where are the three territories located ?

What is the capital city of Canada?

Justin Trudeau

Who is the Prime Minister?

Céline Dion, Drake, Ryan Reynolds etc.

Name one famous Canadian !

more than 37 million !

How many inhabitants are there?

The Canadian dollar

What is the currency in Canada ?

Poutine or Maple Syrup

Name one traditional dish.

It is in Quebec

In which province is Montreal ?

It is Toronto with more than 6 million inhabitants.

What is the biggest city in Canada?

It became independant in 1926.

When did Canada become independant?

It is dog sledding

What is that sport?

King Charles III

Who is the Head of State ?