The Land-World’s second-largestsecond-largest country in land- 10 provinces and 3 territories- Many lakes and inland waterways, more than

any other country in the world- Surrounded by three oceans: Atlantic (east),

Arctic (north), and Pacific (west).- Canada and United States have the longest

unprotected border.

Arctic Circle• Stretches across Canada.

Ontario

Quebec

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Manitoba

British Columbia Prince

Edward Island

Saskatchewan

Alberta

Newfoundland and Labrador

Yukon Territory Northwest

Territories Nunavut

Glaciers helped create Canada’s many lakes

The Land

Rocky Mountains

in western Canada

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The Land• Great Plains “Breadbasket” in center:The Breadbasket of a country is a region which, produces a flow

of agriculture which is important for the country as a whole

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WHEAT

The Land

Great Lakes- largest group of freshwater lakes

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ErieErie

The LandThe Land

• Arctic Circle to north- land in tundra, permafrost and glaciers

• Arctic Circle to north- land in tundra, permafrost and glaciers

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Permafrost- Soil at or below the freezing point of water (0 °C or 32 °F) for two or more years.

Permafrost- Soil at or below the freezing point of water (0 °C or 32 °F) for two or more years.

Generally has a cool or cold climateFarther south experience cool summers and long, cold wintersSoutheastern Canada has a milder climate where most Canadians liveWarmest temperatures are along the southwest coastline

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ClimateClimate

WildlifeWildlife

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bearsbears

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cariboucaribou

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History• AD 1000-First Europeans in Canada were Viking explorers• 1500s both Britian and France claimed areas of Canada• 1763 British (English) gained control of all Canada• 1867 Canadians peacefully won independence

• Canada is a bilingual country- English and French• 1999- Nunavut was created for Canada’s indigenous, or

native people

Government• Parliamentary democracy is led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Capital- Ottawacsis-scrs.gc.ca

Economy

• Canadian Dollar1 Canadian dollar = 0.9977 US dollar• Known for fertile farmland, rich natural resources and skilled workers• Manufacturing, farming and service industries are major economic

activities• Fishing, mining, lumbering are important to the economy• Has a free, market economy with limited government • Canada’s government plays a more direct role in economy• Broadcasting, transportation, and electric power companies are heavily

regulated

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Prairie Provinces

• Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are all prairie provinces.

• The major economic activities here are farming wheat and ranching cattle.

More on Economy…• Natural Resources- oil, gas, coal, timber

• British Columbia has thick forests- cut to make newspaper• Most Canadians work in service industries• NAFTA- North America Free Trade Agreement allows no

taxes on goods between Canada, US and Mexico

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Culture• Canada is a nation of immigrants-a lot of ethnic diversity• Indigenous (native) people of Canada are the Inuit- Nunavut

is their territory

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Most Canadians live in urban (city) areas

Most Canadians live in Southern Canada (warmer)

People of Canada

• Most of the people in Canada live in southeast Canada.

Religions of Canada

• Canada is similar to the United States and has a variety of religions.

• 75% of the people are Christian• The other 25% is made up of Muslim,

Buddhist, Hindu, Judaism, Sikh and no religion.

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