1. Oh Canada!!!Patrick Forbes

2. Outline General information History 1965-Present day 1921-1957 1957-1965 1868-1921 Nature and sites Culture 3. General information Second largest country in the world Boarders with Pacific and Atlantic Oceans Longest coastline in the world Longest land boarder in the world, shared with the US (~8200 km) 4. General information 10 million km2 10 provinces and 3 territories ~35 million people Low population density Capital: ?? Ottawa 5. General information Origin of the name Canada 6. General information Established as a country in 1867 Federal parliamentary system Head of government different from head of state Head of state is ceremonial (constitu. monarch) Amongst the wealthiest countries in the world Eighth highest per capita income Eleventh highest ranking in human dev. index 7. General information Language Bilingual at the Federal Level: English and French 59.7% English and 23.2% French Canadian and Canadien One of the most multicultural countries in the world Only successful multicultured country in the world. Famous Canadian Guy Product of inherent immigration 8. A brief history (yes, we have *history)*Its just short. 9. History Aboriginal peoples First Nations, Inuit and Metis Presence from 24,500 BC Between 200,000 2 million people at time of first European settlers During colonization suffered from outbreaks of influenza, small pox Many hardships perpetrated against the aboriginal people (too many to list here) Canadian government officially apologized 10. History European colonization Norsemen in 1000AD John Cabot (Italian) in 1497 French and English colonists in 16th and 17th century making various claims Lots of disputes, Seven Year War War of 1812 Burned down the White House, the Capital and the Navy Yard, Burning of Washington Upper (British) and Lower (French) Canada Merged the two Canadas in 1840 11. History Confederation/expansion 1867 Constitution Act officially proclaiming Canada as a country (July 1st) Only 4 provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick) 12. History Early 20th century Due to British control Canada automatically drawn into WWI Played major role in engagements throughout Europe 625,000 soldiers, 60,000 casualties Independently joined WWII Played major role in war throughout Europe 13. History Modern times Major economic force due to natural resources Fishing, whaling, sealing, hunting Forestry Mining (gold) Oil sands and natural gas (energy exporter) Known as a peace keeper around the world Patriation of the constitution occurred in 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Separate from a constitution under British Law 14. Nature - Mountains 15. Nature - Arctic 16. Nature - Forest 17. Nature - Prairies 18. Nature - Coastal 19. Nature - animals 20. Sites and cities Niagara falls Niagra, Ontario Prettier than the American side 21. Sites and cities Toronto, Ontario Largest city in Canada 5 Largest city in North America Home of the cracksmoking mayor 22. Sites and cities Rocky mountains Banff and Jasper National Parks Natural wonders In the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta 23. Sites and cities Calgary Stampede Giant rodeo Calgary, Alberta 24. Sites and cities Montreal, Quebec Bilingual city Most European looking Canadian (North American) city 25. Sites and cities Whistler Mountain, B.C. Some of the worlds best skiing Vancouver, B.C. Most beautiful city Most liveable city in the world 26. Culture - Music WinnersLosers 27. Culture - Sports 28. Culture - Art Emily Carr Group of Seven defined Canadian art Native art 29. Culture - Literature2013 Nobel Prize for Literature 30. Culture Film/TV 31. Culture Food Cuisine of cuisines Smorgasbord Maple syrup Poutine Montreal smoked meat sandwiches 32. Canadian Stereotypes NO YES NO YES NO NOAll Canadian police are Mounties? Canadians say eh and aboot? Everyone knows each other? Were insanely polite? Were all lumber jacks? We only drink beer?