1. CANADA Brought to you by Maggie Lynn

2. It’s All About Location  Located on the continent of North America.  Connected to Alaska.

3. Straight Facts  Population-34,108,752  Capital- Ottawa

4.  Official languages -English, French

5. Famous People

6. National Symbols  Flag-officially adopted in 1967, following a lengthy political debate

7.  According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Canadian flag represent the following: White - peace and honesty Red – hardiness, bravery, strength & valor

8. Religions and Subcultures  There is no main religion in Canada  About 30% are Roman Catholic, 40% Protestant,20% Jewish, and 10% are of other faiths.  Largest ethnic subcultures- English, French and Chinese Canadians

9. Values Beliefs and Norms  Canada has long been recognized for its peace-keeping role around the world.  freedom, respect for cultural differences and a commitment to social justice  Progressive, diverse and Multicultural  enshrine "tory notions" of peace, order and good government

10. Special symbol  Coat of Arms-an elaborate drawing that illustrates the history, motto, and symbols of a person or place.

11.  Until 1991, Coats of Arms had to be issued by Britain, but they are now issued by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, which the Governor General is the nominal president of.

12. Economy jobs in high demand  Construction Jobs  Energy Jobs  Engineer Jobs  Hospitality Jobs  Industrial Jobs  Medical Jobs  Mining Jobs  Oil Jobs

13.  Canada resembles the US in its market-oriented economic system.  Labor force(by occupation)  agriculture: 2%  manufacturing: 13%  construction: 6%  services: 76%  other: 3% (2006 est.)  Population below poverty line-9.4%

14.  Agricultural products- wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables; dairy products; forest products; fish  Industries- transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas

15. History(pretty much a battle ground)  1000-The Vikings where the first to travel to and settle in Canada.  1672-New France expansion into Canada under Louis de Frontenac.  1758- French power in Canada declines as the British capture Ft. Louisburg.  1759-Battle on the Plains of Abraham  1791-Constitutional Act establishes Upper & Lower Canada

16.  1837-Upper & Lower Canada Rebellions  1885-North-West Rebellion  1898-Klondike Gold Rush  1982-Canadian constitution was adopted

17. Conflicts  The most recent conflicts took place in 2011 2011 - June 15: 2011 Stanley Cup Riot 2011 - September 17: The Occupy Movement protests against 5 th parliament.

18. Likes and Dislikes  Canada is home to the well-known king of the rap game: Aubrey Drake Graham.  The flag colors are two of my favorite colors.  They’re the home of Canadian bacon.  Its so cold.  Their accents are ugly. likes Dislikes

19. How can you not want to go to Canada knowing he came from there?

20. Living in Canada…?  I do not think I would go out of my way to live in Canada. From the information I have read Canada is far off from being Americanized.  I don’t like adjusting to new situations or environments. I would do anything to avoid the awkward situations accompanied by relocation.

21. Where would I prefer to live…  Australia seems like the place for me.  Sometimes I forget that Australia even exist, which makes me believe that other people forget it exist too. Hence my idea that very little people would bother me in a country they forgot existed.

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26. Where is Madagascar? located in the Indian Ocean 250 miles off the eastern coast of Africa across the Mozambique Channel, just south of the equator.

27. What Matters Population-20,713,819 Capital-Antananarivo

28. Famous People Simon Claude (1913-2005 ) François Bayle (1932-)