Canada Unit 2
Climate / Terrain Located in the north of the North American continent the largest country in North America the 2nd largest country in the world Most populated along the border with USA Climate: have four very distinct seasons Short summers can reach 95 F long, cold winters can reach -13 F Terrain: mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands in southeast Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada Named after a Canadian geologist
Government / Economy Capital: Ottawa Government type: Constitutional Monarchy Head of State: Monarch Leader: President Head of Government: Prime Minister Assembly: House of Commons & Parliament Main Industries: silver, timber, natural gas, & hydropower Currency: Canadian Dollar 1 Canadian dollar = $0.76 US
Demography / Culture Population: 35,851,800 (2014) Language: English & French Religion: Christianity 67%, Muslim 4%, agnostic / spiritual 24%, Other 6% Life Expectancy: 80 male & 84 female Literacy rate: 99% Divided into 10 provinces Similar to states
Brief history 1000 the Vikings briefly made a settlement, then left due to natives 1603 French began to colonize and build missions During the American revolution Canada was loyal to Great Britain July 1st 1867, gained independence 1896 gold was discovered in the Yukon September 10th 1939, entered into World War II Provided support in the English Channel during the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) 1993 first woman elected as prime minister
Tourism Niagra falls – famous waterfall Toronto- diverse city Victoria – museums & parks Whistler – ski resort Jasper national park – Canadian rockies Churchill – northern lights
Interesting facts Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October Garter snake capital of the world The Canada/USA border is the longest international border in the world In Vancouver residents take a plunge in to freezing water, “polar bear swim” (takes place on new year's day) Basketball was invented by a Canadian in 1891 Canadians have a heath care system predicated on a patient's medical need as opposed to the ability to pay.
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