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- 1. Canada • By Christopher Uong
- 2. Historical Facts • The French and Indian War took place between Canada and the 13 colonies of what become the U.S. • The first inhabitants of Canada were native Indian peoples, primarily the Inuits (Eskimos). • In Western Canada, they experienced a huge gold rush in the Yukon territory.
- 3. Geography • Canada has Lakes, Example: Lake Winnipeg, sixth largest lake in Canada. • The highest mountain peak in Canada is “Mount Logan” in Yukon. • Canada is the second largest country after Russia. • Canada’s latitude is 45.4000°N and its longitude is 75.6667°W according to the net.
- 4. States bordering Canada • Ohio • Alaska • Idaho • Maine • Michigan • Minnesota • Montana • Washington • New York • Etc…
- 5. Canada’s Flag • Brief description of their flag: red maple leaf, white middle, and red sides.
- 6. Cities in Canada • Capital City, Ottawa • Toronto • Montreal • Vancouver
- 7. Population • Approximately 35 million citizens currently living in the country of Canada.
- 8. Canada’s Function • Government: Democracy • Form of government: Federal parliamentary state • Canada’s currency: Canadian Dollar is 0.78 U.S Dollar. • Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper
- 9. Canada’s Function #2 • Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper • Canada’s climate(weather) • Cold in Winter, warm/hot in summer. (common climate). • The major religion in Canada is Christianity.
- 10. Agriculture • Wheat is the major priority in Canada farming. Wheat is the famous thing that they grow in the country.
- 11. Holidays/Celebrations • Canada Day • Boxing Day • + Additional holidays that we the USA celebrate.
- 12. Major Attractions • Nigeria Falls • Banff National Park & the rocky mountains • Toronto’s CN Tower
- 13. Industry • Canada has the world’s 3rd largest proven crude oil reserves and 18th largest proven natural gas reserves.
- 14. Landmarks • The Canadian Rockies more than 3,000 miles, major mountain range in western North America.
- 15. Physical Map • Physical Map of Canada showing mountain ranges, plateaus, rivers, plains etc.
- 16. Political Map • Political map of Canada showing their provices and territories with their capitals and national capital.
- 17. Special Food • The Most Canadian Foods Include Bacon, Poutine and Maple Syrup.
- 18. Sports • Canadian football, soccer, basketball, and baseball, with ice hockey and lacrosse being the official winter and summer sport.
- 19. Animals • Caribou, the moose, the wolverine, and the musk ox. Other prominent Canadian mammals are the Canada lynx, and the North American beaver, down the north.
- 20. Cities • Calgary is Canada's third- largest city, Alberta's largest city by both population and area.