English-speaking countries: Canada - Learning English Online
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 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 Canada is one of the world's wealthiest(rich, having much money) nations, with a high per-capita income.
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:
Canada
Official Name: Canada Size: 3,855,103 square miles (9,984,670 square kilometers). It is the second-largest country in the world. Only Russia is bigger. Population: 34,030,589 as of July 2011 Population Under Age 15: 15.7% Capital: Ottawa Official Languages: English and French Currency: Canadian dollar Literacy: 99% Climate: Temperate in the south, subarctic and arctic in the north Agriculture Products: Wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, forest products Industries: transportation equipment, chemicals, minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas Products: Wheat, barley, fish, dairy, motor vehicles and parts, oil, machinery, natural gas, aluminum and electricity.
