1. CANADA's Culture

2. National Symbols Maple Leaf Leaf of the Maple Tree
First used by the French
Became a national symbol when it was introduced on the Canadian Flag in 1965.

3. National Symbols Beaver National animal of Canada
Early economy of Canada was based on the beaver fur trade

4. National Symbols Ice Hockey Official winter sport of Canada
First played in 1875 in Montreal

5. National Symbols Crown
Canada used to be a colony of Great Britain ruled by the Queen
Became part of the Commonwealth of Great Britain in 1931
The Queen is still the Head of State of Canada

6. National Symbols Mountie Royal Canadian Mounted Police
First policed on horseback in the territories of Canada.

7. Religion
The most practiced religion in Canada is Christianity – 23 million followers
Christianity is broken up into the following:
1. Catholic – 12.8 million
2. Protestant – 9.7 million

9. Other Religions
3. Muslim – 600, Jewish – 330, Buddhist – 300, Hindu – 300,000

10. Languages English 58.8% of Canadians speak English
Spoken in all provinces as an official language EXCEPT Quebec

11. Languages 2. French 23.2% of Canadians speak French
Only official language of Quebec