Canada is the second largest country in North America after Russia. It is a federation of 10 provinces and 3 territories with a population of around 28 million people, most of whom live near the southern border. Ottawa is the capital city located on the Ottawa River. The national flag features a red maple leaf and important national symbols represent the early English, Scottish, Irish and French settlers. Famous Canadians include singer Celine Dion and hockey player Wayne Gretzky.

1. CANADACANADA

2. Geographical positionGeographical position

3. Geographical positionGeographical position
 Canada is the second largestCanada is the second largest
country in the world. Only Russiacountry in the world. Only Russia
has a greater land area. Canada ishas a greater land area. Canada is
situated in North America.situated in North America.
Canada is a federation of 10Canada is a federation of 10
provinces and 2 territories.provinces and 2 territories.

4. The populationThe population
 Canada is slightly larger than the United States, but hasCanada is slightly larger than the United States, but has
only about a tenth as many people. About 28 million ofonly about a tenth as many people. About 28 million of
people live in Canada. About 80% of the population livepeople live in Canada. About 80% of the population live
within 320 km of the southern border. Much of the restwithin 320 km of the southern border. Much of the rest
of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because ofof Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because of
severe natural conditions. Canada's people are varied.severe natural conditions. Canada's people are varied.
About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestryAbout 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry
and about 32% have some French ancestry. Native peopleand about 32% have some French ancestry. Native people
– American Indians and Eskimos – make up about 2% of– American Indians and Eskimos – make up about 2% of
the country's population. 77% of Canada's people live inthe country's population. 77% of Canada's people live in
cites or towns.cites or towns.

5. The Capital of CanadaThe Capital of Canada
 Ottawa is the capital of Canada. OneOttawa is the capital of Canada. One
third of its people are French-third of its people are French-
speaking. Ottawa is the capital ofspeaking. Ottawa is the capital of
Canada and is located on the banks ofCanada and is located on the banks of
the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineauthe Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau
rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city isrivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is
a complementary blend of urban anda complementary blend of urban and
rural lifestyles, old and newrural lifestyles, old and new
neighborhoods, culture and heritage,neighborhoods, culture and heritage,
business and government. Ottawabusiness and government. Ottawa
also has a high standard of livingalso has a high standard of living
reflected in a multitude of accessiblereflected in a multitude of accessible
services, vibrant entertainment,services, vibrant entertainment,
exciting recreational activities, andexciting recreational activities, and
thriving businesses.thriving businesses.

6. Canada's Great LakesCanada's Great Lakes
 Canada's Great Lakes areCanada's Great Lakes are
some of the largest and mostsome of the largest and most
beautiful in the world. Thebeautiful in the world. The
alpine towns sprinkledalpine towns sprinkled
along the Rockies on thealong the Rockies on the
Alberta side are anAlberta side are an
unspoiled mountainunspoiled mountain
playground where eachplayground where each
season has its own uniqueseason has its own unique
beauty and selection ofbeauty and selection of
activities.activities.

7. FIAGFIAG
 The red and white Canadian flagThe red and white Canadian flag
shows a leaf of the maple tree,shows a leaf of the maple tree,
which grows in North America.which grows in North America.
The maple leaf is the officialThe maple leaf is the official
emblem of Canada. The officialemblem of Canada. The official
ceremony inaugurating the newceremony inaugurating the new
Canadian flag was held onCanadian flag was held on
Parliament Hill in Ottawa onParliament Hill in Ottawa on
February 15, 1965, with GovernorFebruary 15, 1965, with Governor
General Georges Vanier, PrimeGeneral Georges Vanier, Prime
Minister Lester B. Pearson, theMinister Lester B. Pearson, the
members of the Cabinet andmembers of the Cabinet and
thousands of Canadians inthousands of Canadians in
attendance.attendance.


8. National emblemNational emblem
 Early settlers are represented byEarly settlers are represented by
the three royal lions of England,the three royal lions of England,
the royal lion of Scotland, thethe royal lion of Scotland, the
harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-
lis of France.lis of France.
 The lion of England holds theThe lion of England holds the
British flag.British flag.
 The unicorn of Scotland holds theThe unicorn of Scotland holds the
flag of Royal France.flag of Royal France.
 The bottom has the fleur-de-lisThe bottom has the fleur-de-lis
(France), the shamrock (Ireland),(France), the shamrock (Ireland),
the thistle (Scotland), and the rosethe thistle (Scotland), and the rose
(England(England).).

9. Well-known peopleWell-known people
 Selin Dion was born inSelin Dion was born in
Canada, Quebec,Canada, Quebec,
Shurlemun.Shurlemun.

10. Well-known peopleWell-known people
 Peterson Oscar was
born in Canada,
Montreal.

11. Well-known peopleWell-known people
 Gretzky Uan was born
in Canada. He is well-
known ice hockey
player.

12. About MyselfAbout Myself
 I am Anton. I was not born in Canada, I wasI am Anton. I was not born in Canada, I was
born in Russia. I live in Saransk.born in Russia. I live in Saransk.
 I am funny, serious and friendly..I am funny, serious and friendly..