Canada is a vast North American country that borders the United States to the south and stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic oceans. While Canada has a relatively small population, its large area results in a wide variety of climates across its regions, from arctic conditions in the northwest to warmer temperatures elsewhere. These climate differences impact vegetation and wildlife throughout Canada, with plants and mammals like caribou and polar bears adapted to survive the country's freezing winters and short summers.

1. O Canada!
From Sea to Sea

2. • North America
• Borders United States
• Borders three oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic

3. • Area makes it the second largest country on Earth
• Population is relatively small
• Slightly smaller than China; Slightly larger than U.S.

5. Vast Area = Various Climates
• Up to 6 months of winter – usually below freezing
• Arctic climate and frozen ground in the NW/Yukon
• Short, hot summers

6. • Ocean currents have a strong effect on climate
• Heavy rainfall on the western side
• Populated areas: 8-20 inches of rain/year
• Desolate areas: Less than 8 inches of rain/year

7. Plants vary with land type and climate
• Taiga: too cold for any type of tree to
survive
• For anything to grow in the taiga, it must
follow a cycle of growth and dormancy

8. Large mammals
include caribou, polar
bears, moose, Canada
lynx, and black bears

9. • Ideal feeding grounds for fish
• Salmon, Herring, Cod, Lobster, Shrimp
and Crabs