India
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of India SIZE: 1,269,338 square miles (3,287,590 square kilometers) POPULATION: 1,189,172,906 as of 2011 CAPITAL: New Delhi LANGUAGES: Hindi and 14 other official languages, as well as English CURRENCY: Indian rupee CLIMATE: From tropical to temperate PRODUCTS: Rice, wheat, cotton, tea, sugarcane, spices, textiles, chemicals The annual camel fair in Pushkar, in northwest India, is a festive affair. India is the world's largest democracy. About 5,000 rhesus monkeys roam New Delhi.
Canada Day
Canada Day is celebrated on 1st July and marks the anniversary of the unification of Upper and Lower Canada into the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Formerly known as Dominion Day, the name was changed to Canada Day in 1982 when the constitution was revised. The day is marked throughout Canada by parades, fireworks, and the display of flags. We've got all sorts of Canada Day fun for kids below - scroll down to find Canada Day crafts, colouring pages, printables, jigsaws and lots more activities... Celebrate Canada Day with your teddy! We've got a growing collection of original Canada Day colouring pages here at Activity Village... We have a growing collection of Canada Day printables for you to enjoy with your family here at... Celebrate Canada Day this year by enjoying these Canada Day crafts with your children! More Activities for Canada Day! Canada Puzzles We have a collection of Canadian-themed and Canada Day puzzles for you to print and enjoy. "O Canada! The English language Canadian anthem:
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Canada Facts: Interesting Canada Facts for Kids
25 Amazing Facts about Canada Here on this page about Canada Facts you will find 25 fascinating facts and interesting information - not only for kids but for all who want to know more about this wonderful country. Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. 25 Canada Facts and Amazing Canada Superlatives Nunavut territory in Northern Canada was just created in 1999 and is home to the Inuit population.Canada has the longest coastline in the world with 202,080km (WorldFactBook)Did you know that the number plate for cars, motorbikes and snowmobiles in the Northern State of Nunavut is the shape of a polar bear? Canadian polar bear in the tundra at Hudson Bay Canada's longest river is McKenzie River in the North West. Ice Hockey Match between Canada and the USA Canada Facts: References BBC News: Canada Profile latest checked 30 September 2015Canada Statistics: Government of Canada official websiteRadio Canada: Hockey by the Numbers. Read more interesting facts about Canada
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Geography Canada is a country occupying(to fill either time or space) most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Canada's common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world. Canada's capital city is Ottawa. Society and culture Canadian culture has historically been influenced by British, French, and aboriginal(original or indigenous to a place) cultures and traditions. Population Canada's total population in July 2010 was estimated to be 33,759,742 people. Languages Canada's two official languages are English and French. Religion Support for religious pluralism(a social system based on mutual respect for each other's cultures among various groups that make up a society) is an important part of Canada's political culture. Government and politics Economy
