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Canada. Geographical and demographical information. Second largest country Over 3.8 milion square miles 32.4 milion inhabitans Many islands Capital city: Ottawa (1.1 milion) Major cities: Toronto Montreal Vancouver. Climate. Northern
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Geographical and demographical information Second largest country Over 3.8 milion square miles 32.4 milion inhabitans Many islands Capital city: Ottawa (1.1 milion) Major cities: Toronto Montreal Vancouver
Climate • Northern • Very cold, icy • Few people • Southern • Warmer • A lot of people Severe climate Canada is divided into two parts: Northern and southern
History Original inhabitants: Indians, Eskimos (Inuits) Canada discovered by Vikings Canada from indian word „kanatta“ Discoverers: John Cabot (15th century, the English) Jacques Cartier (16th century, the French) French colony „New France“, then English colony 1931 independence
Politicalsystem British dominium (member of Commonwealth) Constitutionalmonarchy, parliamentary democracy Federal state: 10 provinces, 2 territories Head of the state: QueenElizabeth II. represented by the Governor General
Society 2 official languages: English and French Consists of many ethnical groups 28% British-Irish 23% French 15%European 26%mixed Religion: 44% Roman Catholic, 29% Protestant
Economy Verydeveloped, Belongs to G7 countries Rich in mineralresources Gold Ores Oil Natural gas Uranium Zinc Developedindustry Petrochemicalindustry, Papermaking, Food industry