 Canada — (kan´ə də) |
About The People
Did You Know...... The CN Tower was built by the Canadian National Railway. At 181 stories, 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 in.) »» More
Fashion... Canadians are conservative and formal in their dress typically wearing western style clothing. »» More
Socializing... Canadians are proud of their shared cultural heritage including French, British and other European i »» More
Family... Marriage is usually a major celebration for Canadian families. Family members from all generations g »» More
Sports & Recreation... Ice hockey is Canada’s national winter game. Children learn the sport when they are very young »» More
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Statistics
Capital Cities... Ottawa »» History of Ottawa
Population: 33,390,141
GDP: $1,274,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 9,984,670 (sq km) 3,855,081 (sq mi)
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
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Canada History
Canada and the United States have many major geographic features in common. They share the Rocky Mountains, the Interior Plains, four of the Great Lakes, the Appalachian Highlands, and many rivers. It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the stories of the exploration and settlement of both of these nations are closely interwoven. The complete history of neither Canada nor the United States can be studied without reference to the history of the other. Each is today an independent nation. Each, however, achieved its independence by a completely different path--Canada by gradual constitutional change spread over many years, the United States by a single great War of Independence. Discovery of »» More |