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О стране Канада конституционная монархия с парламентарной системой. Площадь 9984 тыс. кв. км. (второе место в мире). Омывается Атлантическим, Тихим и Северным Ледовитым океанами. Граничит с США, Данией и Францией. Население 34 млн. человек. Столица Оттава. Является федеративным государством, состоящим из 10 провинций и 3 территорий. Официальные языки: английский и французский.

География Канада занимает почти всю северную половину материка Северной Америки и примыкающие к ней многочисленные острова. На востоке берега страны омывает Атлантический, на западе - Тихий, а на севере - Северный Ледовитый океан. Площадь страны тысяч кв.км.

Реки и озера В Канаде больше озёр, чем в любой другой стране мира, она обладает значительным запасом пресной воды. На востоке Канады река Св. Лаврентия впадает в залив Св. Лаврентия, имея крупнейшее устье в мире, где находится остров Ньюфаундленд. Нью-Брансуик и Новая Шотландия разделены заливом Фанди, который знаменит самыми высокими приливами в мире. К северу от 60-й параллели расположены многочисленные озёра (самые крупные из которых Большое Медвежье и Большое Невольничье озёра) и пересечённые самой длинной рекой в стране рекой Маккензи.

Великие озёра система пресноводных озёр в Северной Америке, на территории США и Канады. Включает ряд крупных и средних водоёмов, соединённых реками и проливами. К собственно Великим озёрам относят пять крупнейших: Верхнее, Гурон, Мичиган, Эри и Онтарио. Великие озера

Ниагарский водопад общее название трёх водопадов на реке Ниагара, отделяющей американский штат Нью-Йорк от канадской провинции Онтарио. Ниагарские водопады это водопад «Подкова», иногда ещё называемый Канадским водопадом, Американский водопад и водопад «Фата́». Ниагарский водопад самый мощный в Северной Америке. Высота водопадов составляет 53 метра. Подножие Американского водопада заслоняет нагромождение камней, из-за чего его видимая высота только 21 метр. Ширина Американского водопада 323 метра, водопада «Подкова» 792 метра. Ниагарский водопад

Флора Северная часть Канады покрыта тундрой, которая проникает далеко к югу. Здесь растут вересковые, осоки, кустарниковые береза и ива. К югу от тундры раскинулась широкая полоса лесов. Преобладают хвойные леса; главные породы чёрная ель на востоке и белая ель на западе, сосна, лиственница, туя и др. Особенно разнообразны леса в районе Великих озёр (американский вяз, веймутова сосна, канадская цуга, дуб, каштан, бук). На тихоокеанском побережье распространены хвойные леса из дугласовой, ситхинской ели, аляскинского и красного кедра); около Ванкувера встречаются земляничное дерево и орегонский дуб. В приморских приатлантических провинциях акадские леса с бальзамической пихтой, чёрной и красной елью; также кедр, американская лиственница, жёлтая береза, бук.

Фауна В зоне тундр водятся северный олень, полярный заяц, песец и оригинальный мускусный овцебык. Южнее животный мир более разнообразен лесной олень карибу, благородный олень вапити, лось, в горных районах баран толсторог и снежная коза. Довольно многочисленны грызуны: канадская белка чикари, бурундук, американская летяга, бобр, прыгунчик из семейства тушканчиков, ондатра, дикобраз иглошерст, луговой и американский заяц, пищуха. Из кошачьих хищников для Канады канадская рысь и пума. Водятся волки, лисицы, серый медведь гризли, енот-полоскун. Из куньих соболь, пекан, выдра, росомаха и др. Много гнездящихся перелетных птиц и промысловой птицы. Фауна пресмыкающихся и земноводных небогата. В пресноводных водоемах много рыбы.

Государственно-политическое устройство Канада государство, входящее в Британское Содружество, и формально главой государства является английская королева. Официальным представителем королевы в Канаде является генерал-губернатор. Канада это парламентарная федеративная система с демократической традицией. Законодательная власть представлена Парламентом. Исполнительная власть осуществляется Правительством Её Величества Тайным советом. Верховным носителем исполнительной власти является королева. Судебная власть в стране принадлежит королеве и Королевским судам.

Население Канада относительно слабо заселена. Плотность населения (около 3,5 человек на 1 км²) является одной из самых низких в мире. Население Канады около 34 млн.человек. Наиболее населённая область страны это коридор Квебек-Виндзор вдоль равнинных берегов реки Св. Лаврентия и на юго-востоке Великих озёр. Основная масса населения - потомки переселенцев из Европы: англосаксы, франкоканадцы, немцы, итальянцы, украинцы, голландцы и т.д. Коренное население - индейцы и эскимосы - в ходе колонизации было оттеснено на север.

Крупные города Торонто - самый крупный город Канады, расположенный на пересечении водных и сухопутных путей. Население тыс. жителей. Города Торонто, Бремптон, Миссисога, Маркем и др. образуют агломерацию Большой Торонто (GTA) с населением 5715 тыс. В Торонто и окрестностях живет около 1/3 населения Канады. Монреаль - самый старый город в стране и самый крупный город в провинции Квебек с населением в 1,812,800 человек. В городе проживают в основном франко-канадцы, поэтому город называют "Французской Канадой" или "Парижем Северной Америки". Монреаль является промышленным центром страны, а также ее огромным транспортным узлом. Монреаль является крупным речным портом. Ванкувер расположен на юго-западе Канады, на границе с США. Население самого города чел. (2006 г.), но в Большом Ванкувере, если учитывать более 20 пригородов, проживает свыше 2 млн чел. Ванкувер - крупнейший порт на западном побережье Канады, являющийся одним из крупнейших деловых, и индустриальных центров мира.

Оттава Оттава столица Канады. Оттава четвёртый по величине город страны занимающий 6 место по уровню жизни в мире. Оттава расположена на берегах реки Оттава и на канале Ридо. Город основан в 1820-х годах. До 1855 г. он назывался Байтаун. С 1867 столица Канады. Население 875 тыс. жителей. Городское управление осуществляет муниципальный совет во главе с мэром. Для облика Оттавы характерны обилие воды и зелени, шахматная система улиц, связанная с развитой системой парковых дорог. Жилая застройка в основном двухэтажная.

Культура Многие элементы канадской культуры очень близки к культуре США, включая кино, телевидение, одежду, жилище, частный транспорт, потребительские товары и продукты питания. Несмотря на это, Канада обладает своей собственной уникальной культурой. В ознаменование того, что Канада заселена народами различного происхождения, в стране с 1960-х годов распространена политика многокультурности. В канадских городах можно найти элементы из культур всего мира; регулярно проводятся фестивали, посвящённые культурам разных стран. Также заметно влияние коренного населения Канады: во многих местах можно встретить огромные тотемные столбы и другие предметы искусства коренных народов.

1 Capital

Prime -minister

GOVERNMENT

the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean , the Pacific Ocean

3.Oceans

4. the Border

English and French

6. National languages

the Maple

7. National tree

Canadian dollar

8. Currency

Ten provinces and three territories

9. Provinces and territories

History of Canada. Canada"s history is an exciting story of development of a vast wilderness into a great nation. Most experts believe that the first people who lived on this land came from Asia about 15000 years ago. Their descendants are known today as Indians. The ancestors of the Eskimos came to Alaska after them probably about 5000 years ago. In 1497, John Cabot, an Italian navigator in the service of England, found rich fishing grounds off Canada"s south- east coast. His discovery led to the European exploration of Canada. France set up a colony in eastern Canada in the early 1600"s. Great Britain gained control of the country in 1763, and thousands of British emigrants came to Canada. In 1867, the French and English-speaking Canadians helped to create a united colony called the Dominion of Canada.

Canada gained its independence from Britain in 1931.Canada is an independent federative state.

It is one of the most developed countries. Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. Its area is almost 10 million square kilometers.

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

It is also known as the city of bridges. Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals. It occupies the first place in the world in the amount of forests. Canadian industries produce cars, airliners, locomotives, sea vessels, snow-removal machines, and agricultural equipment. Canada grows wheat, barley, flax, potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Fishing is also one of the prosperous industries. Official languages of Canada are English and French. Canada is a founding member of the United Nations.

1 All Great lakes are situated in Canada.

2 People speak American English in Canada.

3 The second official language in Canada is Spanish.

4 The capital of the country is Ottawa.

5 There live 18 mln people.

6 In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia.

7 Canada consists of two states and six territories.

8 Machine-building became the first important industry in Canada.

9 Canada’s natural resources are not rich.

1 -- How do you do, Jane? Is it your first visit to Ottawa?

2 -- No, I was there many years ago. It was a brief visit.

1 – - You didn"t see much of Ottawa then, did you?

2 – - Very little, I"m afraid. This time I believe I"ll be able to visit many sights.

1 - - I"m sure you"ll find that we have an interesting, varied and beautiful city.

2 – Ottawa is full of different peoples, scenery and customs. You"ll have an exciting experience.

1 - Hello, could I ask you some questions about Canada?

2 - Hello, of course, what would you like to know?

1 - What is the capital of Canada?

2 – Oh, it"s easy. Ottawa is the capital city.

1 - When was it founded? How many people live there?

2 – Well, It was founded in1850. More than 883 000 people live here.

1 – And two more questions. What is situated in the capital? What kind of buildings are there in Canada?

2 – As far as I know, the National Gallery of Canada is situated in the capital. There are a lot of government and historical buildings here, too.

1 – Well, thanks a lot for your answers, bye-bye.

2 – You"re welcome, bye-bye.

“ What do you know about Canada?”

1. Canada is the… country in the world

a) Largest

b) Fifth largest

c) Second largest

d) Third largest

2. There are … provinces and three territories in Canada

3. Canada is …

a) a federal republic

b) a parliamentary republic

c) a monarchy

d) an independent federative state

4. Canada is situated on the … American continent

b) North

d) South

5. Canada is very … in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals.

6. Official languages of Canada are English and… .

a) Italian

b) Spanish

c) German

d) French

7. The capital of Canada is … .

a) London

b) Moscow

c) Ottawa

d) Liverpool

8. Canadian industries produce … .

a) toys (игрушки)

c) produce (продукты)

d) clothes

9. Its area is almost … million square kilometers.

10. It is famous for its … parks.

a) terrible (ужасный)

b) wonderful (замечательный)

c) awful (страшный)

d) beautiful

«Плюс-Минус-Интересно»

The project was done by
Tolya Ostashkov, 10 form school 347,
Saint - Petersburg, 2009

(from Sea to Sea)

The Origin of the Name

Canada’s name comes from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata , which means “village” or “settlement”.
The first French settlers used the Indian name for the colony but the official name was “New France”.
The first use of “Canada” as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada.
When the area came under the British rule in 1897, the new country was called the Dominion of Canada or simply Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world. It occupies the northern part of North America and a number of islands. It’s total area is about 10 mln.km². It stretches from the Great Lakes in the south to the Arctic Circle in the north.

Geographical
position

Geographical position

Canada is bordered in the north by the Arctic Ocean, in the east by the Atlantic Ocean, in the south by the USA and in the west by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska .

Provinces and Territories

Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

There are also mountains which run parallel to Canada’s east coast, in Labrador and Baffin Land. The highest peak is in the Yukon territory. It is Mount Logan.

The maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada. The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965. The national flag consists of a white field, flanked by a red vertical field on either end, with a red maple leaf on the white field.

National Anthem

The Coat of Arms

Early settlers are represented by the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-lis of France.
The lion of England holds the British flag.
The unicorn of Scotland holds the flag of Royal France.
The bottom has the fleur-de-lis (France), the shamrock (Ireland), the thistle (Scotland), and the rose (England).

The motto of Canada is A Mari
Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea)

Symbols of Canada

The beaver attained official status as an emblem of Canada March 24, 1975 .
The maple leaf began to serve as a Canadian symbol as early as 1700 .
The colour of the maple leaves on the arms of Canada was changed from green to red in 1957.

The languages

The official languages of Canada are English and French.

The population of Canada is over 33 mln. people. Most of the inhabitants are of British and French origin. Indigenous people make up 3 per cent of the population. They include North American Indians, Metis and Inuit.

Population

In 1999 Canada’s Inuit were given their own territory called Nunavut.(Nunavut is the Inuit word for “ our land.”) It is huge but extremely cold. About 29,500 Inuit live in Nunavut today. Only 6,200 Inuit live in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut.

The inukshuk is the most famous symbol of the Inuit. These marks were used to help travellers and hunters not to get lost. You can see an inukshuk on the flag of Nunavut.

Canada is a federal state within the Commonwealth of Nations.
Formally the head of the state is the Queen of the UK. Although the Queen holds this high position, she doesn’t rule. She serves as a symbol of British tradition. Her representative in Canada is the Governor General, whom she appoints on the advice of the Canadian Prime Minister.
The Governor’s duties are limited to symbolic, mostly ceremonial acts.

Micha�lle Jean Governor-General of Canada

The political system

The real power belongs to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. The Federal Parliament consists of the Senate, whose members are appointed by the Governor-General and the House of Commons, whose members are elected by the people for a period of five years.

Stephan Harper Twenty-second Prime Minister of Canada

Ottawa

Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada. It is the seat of the federal Parliament and government.

Toronto

Vancouver

Montreal

Calgary

Ice hockey is the national Canada’s sport.

Maple syrup festival

Canadians favourite sweet is maple syrup. Canadians like it so much that they even have special celebrations in honour of this sweet drink. They usually start at the beginning of March and last three to six weeks. During the festival you can see sap coming from the trees and help cook syrup in a “sugarhouse”. You can listen to live music and take part in funny contests. And you can eat lots of delicious maple products.

References

Canadian Heritage:

http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/index_e.cfm

Canada"s Parliament: Symbols and Ceremony:

http://www.parl.gc.ca/Information/Photos/Index-e.htm

The Atlas of Canada:

http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html

Sing for Canada

http://www.singforcanada.ca/anthem.html

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada

Canadian Encyclopedia

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/

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Geographical position

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Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land area. Canada is situated in North America. Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 territories.

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Canada is slightly larger than the United States, but has only about a tenth as many people. About 28 million of people live in Canada. About 80% of the population live within 320 km of the southern border. Much of the rest of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because of severe natural conditions. Canada"s people are varied. About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry and about 32% have some French ancestry. Native people – American Indians and Eskimos – make up about 2% of the country"s population. 77% of Canada"s people live in cites or towns.

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The Capital of Canada

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. One third of its people are French-speaking. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighborhoods, culture and heritage, business and government. Ottawa also has a high standard of living reflected in a multitude of accessible services, vibrant entertainment, exciting recreational activities, and thriving businesses.

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Canada"s Great Lakes

Canada"s Great Lakes are some of the largest and most beautiful in the world. The alpine towns sprinkled along the Rockies on the Alberta side are an unspoiled mountain playground where each season has its own unique beauty and selection of activities.

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The red and white Canadian flag shows a leaf of the maple tree, which grows in North America. The maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada. The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with Governor General Georges Vanier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians in attendance.

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Early settlers are represented by the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-lis of France. The lion of England holds the British flag. The unicorn of Scotland holds the flag of Royal France. The bottom has the fleur-de-lis (France), the shamrock (Ireland), the thistle (Scotland), and the rose (England).

CANADADavletova Larisa Bazarbaevna

Geographical position

Geographical position
Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land area. Canada is situated in North America. Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 territories.

The population
Canada is slightly larger than the United States, but has only about a tenth as many people. About 28 million of people live in Canada. About 80% of the population live within 320 km of the southern border. Much of the rest of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because of severe natural conditions. Canada"s people are varied. About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry and about 32% have some French ancestry. Native people – American Indians and Eskimos – make up about 2% of the country"s population. 77% of Canada"s people live in cites or towns.

The Capital of Canada
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. One third of its people are French-speaking. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighborhoods, culture and heritage, business and government. Ottawa also has a high standard of living reflected in a multitude of accessible services, vibrant entertainment, exciting recreational activities, and thriving businesses.

Canada"s Great Lakes
Canada"s Great Lakes are some of the largest and most beautiful in the world. The alpine towns sprinkled along the Rockies on the Alberta side are an unspoiled mountain playground where each season has its own unique beauty and selection of activities.

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The red and white Canadian flag shows a leaf of the maple tree, which grows in North America. The maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada. The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with Governor General Georges Vanier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians in attendance.

National emblem
Early settlers are represented by the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-lis of France. The lion of England holds the British flag. The unicorn of Scotland holds the flag of Royal France. The bottom has the fleur-de-lis (France), the shamrock (Ireland), the thistle (Scotland), and the rose (England).