1. CANADA

2. The name Canada is believed to come from
the Indian word Kanata, meaning ‘”village” or
”community”.
This fact alone shows that the native population
of the country consisted mostly of Indian tribes.

3. The French were the first to settle in the country in early 18th century.

4. Six
distinct
time
zones
Canada is the world’s second largest country after Russia and the largest country in the Western Hemisphere.

5. The capital is Ottawa

6. Maple leaf – the most important
symbol of the country
Its currency is the Canadian dollar
The capital is Ottawa

7. The population of Canada is over 30 million, about 80% of which live in the south.
About three quarters of population live in towns and cities.

8. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories,
each with its own capital city.

9. mink
beaver
skunk
Grizzly Bear
moose
squirrel
caribou

10. Canada is a constitutional monarchy
Elizabeth II, Queen of England,
is also Canada’s Queen.
The Queen is the head of state, and is represented in Canada by the governor-general.

11. National Day – July the 1st
This is the main state holiday, established
in honor of the Union of all British North
American colonies into a single Canada.
It celebrates since 1st July 1867.

12. Banff national park