Canada

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area.

Canada's 2010 census counted a total population of 34 million. Canada's two official languages are English and French.

Canada's official national sports are hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer. Canada is the host nation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. In Canada are popular is the conifers for example larchs, among animals are bear Grizli,polar bear and elk. The country is famous a beautifull view.

A federation consisting of ten provinces and three territories, Canada is governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Capital Canada is Ottawa, largest city is Toronto.

Canadian winters are long and very cold so there are lots of winter sports. The most popular ale skating and ice hockey. Many families put water on their gardens so it freezes and then they have own ice rink!

Not many Canadians enjoy having their summer holidays there. Some people have summer house near lakes and rivers. Others enjoy camping in the National Parks. There are thirty - nine National Parks in Canada.

There is als a big population of the Inuits in the north of the country. The first immigrants from Europe Arrived in Canada in the 15th century.

Area of Canada, of mountain ranges except for the part of Great Plains and only put, is very rich in inland waters. The majority of the area of Canada is in the water basin of the Arctic Ocean.

Canada is a beautiful city in Northern America.

Martyna Wituła