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Canada

Canada is located in northern North America. East Atlantic, west Pacific Ocean, east of the lower temperature, the Southern moderate, mild and humid western and northern cold.

Canada is the second largest country in the world,about 9.97 million square kilometre land. It is larger than the USA and reaches nearly a quarter of the way round the earth. The distance from east to west is over 5,500 kilometres and the country covers six of the world's 24 time areas.

The population of Canada is about 29 million and the capital is Ottawa. There are two official languages, French and English. The first travellers arrived from England in 1497. Settlers from France reached Canada in 1534. For two centuries English and French settlers struggled against each other to control the country. Today, one province of Canada is French-speaking. The TV and radio programmes there are in French. There are French restaurants, and all the teaching in schools is done in French.

Canada has one third of the world's supply of fresh water. There are five great lakes in the south, and there are many others, especially in the north. Most of the electricity is produced by water. The country has a great deal of coal, oil and natural gas, and these are all exploited for energy. Much of the country is covered by forests, and wood is cut and sold all over the world. Canada is also the world's biggest producer of the kind of paper which is used for newspapers. Fishing is also very important for Canadians. Fish from the east and west coasts is sold to many other countries.

The capital city of Canada

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is locatedon the banks of Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighborhoods. culture and heritage, business and government.

The Parliament Building

The Parliament Building is located inCanadian capital of Ottawa on Parliament Hill, which is a symbol of Ottawa and the Canada. Houses of Parliament by three Gothic buildings, pided into central, Eastern and western, the Canadian government and the Senate seat.

The Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largestart gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. It permanent collection of 10,000 artworks, which is all famous works. It is a worthwhile place where you can go.

Vancouver

Vancouver is located on the Pacific Coast insouthwestern British Columbia. Covering 114 square kilometers (44 square miles), it is the second-smallest area of eight major Canadian cities. The metropolitan area of 2,787 square kilometers (1,076 square miles) is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. In March 1995,the city of Vancouver won a silver medal as the second-best city in the world.

TorontoToronto is a big, beautiful and efficient city, one that has emerged from relative obscurity over the past half century to become the center of culture, commerce and commu

nications in Canada. With its colorful ethnic mix, rich history and breathtaking architecture, Toronto offers non-stop adventures for the willing tourist. To get a sense of how big, various and magical Toronto is, the best place to start is the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the world. From this vantage point, visitors get a bird's-eye-view of the city's striking skyline and unique geography.

MontrealMontreal is a modern city in nearly every regard. Its downtown bristles with skyscrapers, but these are playful, almost perky , with unexpected shapes. The city aboveground is mirrored by another below, where an entire winter can be avoided in coatless comfort. To the west and north of downtown are Anglo commercial and residential neighborhoods, centered around Westmount. To the east and north are Francophone quarters, centered on Outremont and Plateau Mont-Royal.

native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

The National Anthem of Canada ( 加拿大国歌 ) 啊加拿大! O Canada! Our home and

我们的家园与故土！ 你的儿女，忠诚爱国。 雄心万丈，国势昌盛， 强大、自由的北方之邦！ 万众一心，啊加拿大！ 我们挺立护防！ 上苍祝幸，国泰民安。 啊加拿大，我们挺立护防！ 啊加拿大，我们挺立护防！

National tree:maple

State animal:Eurasian beaver

The festivals and celebrations Canada Day Chirsmas Day

Boxing Day Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day

Canada DayJuly 1stOn June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1st.

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