Canada, facts and figures

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Canada, facts and figures
Canada is a country in North
America. It extends from the Atlantic
(East) to the Pacific (West), and into
the Arctic Ocean (North).
It also has commun borders with the
United states of America ((South and
West)).
The capital is the city of
Ottawa, located in the
province of Ontario.
But the largest city is
Toronto!

2.

Canada has got 10 provinces
and 3 territories!

3.

The total area of Canada is 9,98 million square km.
It is the second largest country in the world after Russia!
Can you see
France?

4.

Canada has a population of 35 million inhabitants
The
majority
of
Canadians live in
the Southern parts
of Canada.
Can you guess why?

5.

The national flag of Canada
known as the « Maple leaf » or the « Unifolié »
Adopted in 1965 to replace the Royal Union flag
The national Anthem: O' Canada
And the Royal anthem: God save the Queen
Motto: A Mari usque ad mare
(latin for « from sea to sea »)
Canada doesn't have a president. It has an elected governor general. His name is David Johnston.
It also is a constitutional monarchy: the monarch is Queen Elizabeth II

6.

Canada has 2 official languages: English and
French
The currency used is the Canadian Dollar

7.

Canada is very
montainous!
It also has around 2 million lakes and a lot of rivers!

8.

Can you guess what are these Canadian symbols?
Indian
totem
Canoe
Monarchy
Maple
leaf
Beaver
Moose
Hockey
Bonnet

9.

But there's also the
Canadian Horse!
And lest not forget the
Canadian Mounted Police:
The « mounties »!!