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CANADA

Table of contents
01 The geographical
situation
Popular sights/Places to
05 visit
02 The climate

06 Traditional sports
03 Facts from history

07 Famous people
04 Traditional holidays
01
The geographical
situation
Canada is a country in North
America.Canada's capital is Ottawa
and its three largest metropolitan areas
are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Canada consist of ten provinces and
three territories that extend from the
Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
and northward into the Arctic Ocean,
making it the world's second-largest
country by total area, with the world's
longest coastline. Its border with the
United States is the world's longest
international land border.
02
The climate
Average winter and summer high temperatures across Canada vary from
region to region. Winters can be harsh in many parts of the country, which
experience a continental climate, where daily average temperatures are near
−15 °C, but can drop below −40 °C with severe wind chills. In non-coastal
regions, snow can cover the ground for almost six months of the year, while
in parts of the north snow can persist year-round.
Coastal British Columbia has a temperate climate, with a mild and rainy
winter. On the east and west coasts, average high temperatures are
generally in the low 20s °C, while between the coasts, the average summer
high temperature ranges from 25 to 30 °C, with temperatures in some
interior locations occasionally exceeding 40 °C.
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03
Facts from history
Canada was officially created on July 1, 1867

Canada was a British colony before it was created on july 1, 1867

Canada recognizes both English and French as its official


languages.

It's known that Aboriginal peoples were the first people living in
area. Then in the 15th century, French and English colonialists
conquered the country.
The fur trade played a significant role in Canada’s development.It led to
cultural exchanges between European traders and Indigenous
communities.
Canada embraces multiculturalism as a national policy.
Origin of Canada s flag
The maple leaf design
The maple leaf had been represents the cultural
a national symbol since heritage of the nation and
at least 1868, and its red the natural resources of
colour has been Canada.
described as a symbol of
Canadian sacrifice during
World War I. The colors are meant to
symbolize hope and
prosperity, as well as
peace, tranquility and
neutrality.
04
Traditional
holidays
Easter Sunday and
New Year Good Friday
Canada Day Hallowee

Second
December December3 March March/ May 24 July 1 monday in
October
25 1 17 April 31
october

Christmas St. Patrick’s Day Victoria Thanksgiving


Day

Remembrance Day-November 11
St Patrick Parade
Popular sights
05 and
places to visit
Rocky Mountains
Niagara Falls
Quebec City
Vancouver
Banff National Park
Canadian Museum of History
06
Traditional
sports
1. Ice Hockey

2. Lacrosse

3. Soccer

4. Baseball

5. Tennis

6. Rugby

7. Basketball

8. Curling

9. Golf
07
Famous people
Keanu Reeves

Ryan Reynolds Keanu Reeves Jim Carrey Avril Lavigne Rachel McAdams
Actor
Actor Actor and Comedian Singer and Songwriter Actress
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