CANADA. FROM SEA TO SEA.
KEY FACTS M otto: "From Sea to Sea. A nthem: O CANADA. R oyal anthem: God Save the Queen. C apital: Ottawa. L argest city: Toronto. O fficial languages: English and French. G overnment:Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. M onarch:Elizabeth II.
GEOGRAPHY Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Spanning over 9.9 mln sq. km., Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its common border with the United States is the longest land border in the world.
HISTORY Founded by the French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Canada has its origins from the French colony at the site of modern Quebec City, originally inhabited by local peoples. The Canadian confederation was born from the union of three British colonies- Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada (the Province of Canada later was divided into Ontario and Quebec), which were before the territories of New France, after a period of English colonization. Canada got its independence from the United Kingdom in the result of the peace process from 1867 to 1982.
JULY,1 – CANADAS BIRTHDAY (Independence Day) July 1, Four colonies of British North America united into a confederation under the name of Canada.
THE NATIONAL FLAG
THE CANADIAN COAT OF ARMS
Currency: Canadian dollar
Queen Elizabeth II, the head of the state.
The Royal Standard of Canada
The official representative of the Queen in Canada, the Governor-General David Lloyd Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada
The Flag of the Governor General of Canada
THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA Stephen Harper (since 6 February 2006) Term length:At Her Majesty's pleasure
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
THE NATIONAL SYMBOLS SUGAR MAPLE MAPLE LEAF CANADIAN BEAVER
Canada is a homeland of maple syrup.
A bottle of maple syrup produced in Quebec.
CANADIAN CUISINE It varies widely depending on the regions of the nation. The original roots of Canadian cuisine are in the traditions of the peoples of North America, as well as in English and French cuisine. Thats why the Canadian cuisine would be correctly called the Anglo-American- Canadian cuisine.
NATIONAL FOOD It is a Canadian dish of French fries and fresh cheese curds, covered with brown gravy or sauce. Sometimes additional ingredients are added. Poutine
NATIONAL FOOD The tart consists of butter, sugar, syrup, and egg filled into a flaky pastry and baked until the filling is semi- solid with a crunchy top. Canadian Butter Tarts
Ice Hockey - number one sport in Canada
OTTAWA, THE CAPITAL OF CANADA It is the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River.
THE SIGHTS OF OTTAWA The Parliament Hill
The Canadian Senate
Thrones of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the Senate. In the foreground- the place of the Chair of the Senate.
The Supreme Court of Canada
The National Gallery
The Museum of Civilization
The Royal Canadian Mint
The Currency Museum
The official residence of Canadas prime minister
TORONTO, THE LARGEST CITY IN CANADA
The CN Tower - the tallest building in the world from 1976 to Its height is meters. Located in Toronto and is a symbol of this city. Each year, the CN Tower is visited by over 2 million people.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The Niagara Falls. It is located 130 km from Toronto.
Montreal
Calgary
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Québec
Edmonton
FAMOUS CANADIANS JASON PRIESTLEY
FAMOUS CANADIANS NELLY FURTADO JAMES CAMERON
FAMOUS CANADIANS CELINE DION JIM CARREY
FAMOUS CANADIANS KEANU REEVES SANDRA BULLOK