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in the image is Jacques Cartier .
The Huron-Iroquois

word for "village" or "settlement” was kanata.
The first use of "Canada" as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada.

Russia), and is the largest country in North America.

Canada is situated in the north of Northern America, washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Arctic Ocean in the north and in the northeast by the Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait, which separate it from Greenland, In the south and in the north Canada borders with the USA.
The 49th parallel was chosen as a border from the Great Lakes to the west coast.

provinces and 3 territories.
The constitution also indicates what provinces

are a part of Canada and what the powers those provinces have.
Territories on the other hand are created by Federal Law. That means the territories have a bit less power than the provinces.

and snow, but in reality, its climate is as

diverse as its landscape. 
Generally, Canadians enjoy four very distinct seasons, particularly in the more populated regions along the US border.
Daytime summer temperatures can rise to 35°C and higher, while lows of -25°C are not uncommon in winter. More moderate temperatures are the norm in spring and fall. 

million lakes in Canada, covering approximately 7.6% of its

land area. The largest are the Great Lakes, which are shared between the US and Canada. Other large lakes include Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake in the NW Territories and Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.

The landscape is diverse, ranging from the Arctic tundra of the north to the great prairies of the central area. Westward are the Rocky Mountains, and in the southeast are the Great Lakes, the St Lawrence River and Niagara Falls. 

the world's total population,2010 having relied upon immigration for

population growth and social development.
The total population of the country is 32,878,900, according to the 2007 census. Major part of this population is concentrated around the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River.
Most of the people live in the southern part of Canada.
About 77 percent of Canadians live in cities and towns.
The largest cities are Toronto, Montreal and Canada is the home of over a million Aboriginal people. 

though English is more widely spoken than French.
Nearly 60

percent of the population speak English and 27 percent speak French.
The rest speaks other languages, such as Eskimo, Indian, German, Ukrainian and Italian.

the monarchy of Canada being the foundation of the executive,legislative,

and judicial branches.
* In 1858 Queen Victoria selected Ottawa as the place for the
Canadian government.It is a city of only about 40, 000 people but Its Government Buildings are very big and impressive.
* The sovereign is Queen  Elizabeth II, who also serves as head of state of 15 other Commonwealth countries and each of Canada's ten provinces.

St. George's Cross
First Canadian Flags

as
the Maple Leaf, is a red flag
with

a white square
in its centre, featuring
a stylized 11-pointed red
maple leaf. The maple leaf
is the characteristic leaf
of the maple tree, and is
an important
national symbol of Canada

the three royal lions of England, the royal lion

of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-lis of France.
*The lion of England holds the British flag.
*The unicorn of Scotland holds the flag of Royal France.The bottom has the fleur-de-lis (France), the shamrock (Ireland), the thistle (Scotland), and the rose (England)

native land! True patriot love
in all that sons
command. With

glowing hearts
we see thee rise, The True North strong
and free! From far and wide, O Canada! We stand on guard
for thee. God keep our land glorious
and free! O Canada! we stand on guard
for thee

canals One third of its people are French-speaking. It

is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers.

July 1. This is the anniversary of the signing

of the Canadian confederation on July 1, 1867. Many French speaking Canadians dislike the date because it marks the formal signing of the British victory over the French.

in the snow
Did you know:
That a moose’s horn can

grow up to 2m.

Whales swim off the Canadian cost.

Animals in Canada:

Moose live in all parts of Canada and in Alaska in forests and marshy areas. During warmer months the moose is found near lakes and marshes. When winter comes the moose moves to forested areas.

Some animals found in Canada are: Moose, Elk, Deer Bison, Musk-ox Mountain Goat Caribou Bear (black and Grizzly) Beaver Raccoon, opossum, martin, groundhog, prairie dogs, rabbits, wolverine, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, porcupines Lynx, bobcat, mountain lion Fox, coyotes, wolf.

                                          The whooping crane is the tallest bird in Canada. It averages more than 2 meters in height.

The highest concentration of grizzly bears in Canada is in Kluane National Park, outside Whitehorse, Yukon.

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Environment

national dish, because of their broad diversity of ethnic

populations and cultures.
Along the Atlantic coast, seafood and dishes derived from English traditions (except in Quebec) are common. In Quebec, favorite foods come from the area's French heritage.
Throughout Canada, maple syrup and maple products are popular, reflecting the significance of the maple tree, whose leaf adorns the flag of Canada.
Many families enjoy a visit in early spring to a maple sugar "shack," the special rustic building where sap from maple trees is boiled in a large open pan to make maple syrup.

Food

Maple Syrup

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