About Canada

You will find this section a useful guide about Canada.It explains everything from the basics, such as Canadian History, Economy, Geography etc.
•History
•Economy
•Geography
•Tourism
•Government
•Flag and Map

History
The first inhabitants of Canada were Aboriginal peoples, believed to have arrived from Asia thousands of years ago by way of a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. Four hundred years ago, travellers from France and Great Britain began to explore the country in earnest. Permanent settlement by these two nations began in the early 1600s.
Up until World War II, most immigrants came from the British Isles or eastern Europe. Since 1945, however, Canada's cultural make-up has been enhanced by increasing numbers of southern Europeans, Asians, South Americans and people from the Caribbean Islands, with the greatest numbers of immigrants arriving from countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Today, the country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories, most of which are populated by Canadians who can trace their ancestry from virtually everywhere in the world. A recent census showed that over 11 million Canadians, or 42 per cent of the population, reported having an ethnic origin other than British or French.

Economy
In 1998, Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) was an estimated $688.3 billion up from $ 1059 billion in 2000.
Canada ranks among the 10 leading manufacturing nations, and has also experienced tremendous growth in the high technology and services industries. Most of Canada's manufacturing industry is in Ontario and Québec, where motor vehicle production comprises the largest sector within this industry. Other important manufacturing sectors include food and beverages, paper and allied products, primary metals, fabricated metals, petrochemicals and chemicals. The Atlantic, Prairie and Pacific regions of Canada have more natural resource-based economies. The Atlantic provinces focus on fishing, forestry and mining, while Prairie provinces are dependent on agriculture and mineral fuels. British Columbia's primary sectors are forestry and mining, as well as tourism.
Major Exports: automobile vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, high-technology products, oil, natural gas, metals, and forest and farm products.
Major Imports: machinery and industrial equipment including communications and electronic equipment, vehicles and automobile parts, industrial materials (metal ores, iron and steel, precious metals, chemicals, plastics, cotton, wool and other textiles), along with manufactured products and food

Geography
 
Land Mass:
Canada is the world's second largest country with a land mass of 9,970,610 km², spanning across six time zones.
The Provinces/Territories:
Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each with its own capital city:
•Alberta
•British Columbia
•Manitoba
•New Brunswick
•Newfoundland
•Northwest Territories
•Nova Scotia
•Nunavut
•Ontario
•Prince Edward Island
•Québec
•Saskatchewan
•Yukon

Tourism
 
Canada is a vast country with a variety of tourist destinations. Wherever you choose to study in Canada, you will discover a multitude of cultural, leisure, and other activities year-round. You can enjoy the many museums, seasonal festivals, and exciting nightlife that each province and territory has to offer. Canada also has a beautiful countryside which means that most outdoor recreational activities are very popular here, whether it be skiing, cycling, hiking, camping, sightseeing, or even ice sailing.

Government
 
Capital City: Ottawa, Ontario
Type of Government: Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Head of Government: Prime minister
National Emblem: Maple leaf
Population: In 1999, the population of Canada is estimated to have reached 30.4 million.* However, Canadians are spread over a large geographic land mass, giving Canada one of the smallest population density ratios in the world at 2.9 persons/km².

Flag and Map of Canada

Map of Canada

 

 
Flag of Canada