2. FLAG
The core sheet was already used as a Canadian emblem since 1700 by the Indians, and was
proposed as a symbol of the country several times until finally officially become the symbol on the
flag. It is the leaf of the tree board.
The colors red and white are the official colors of the country since 1921, referring to the
Red Cross of St. George flag present in England and the white color referring to the royal
emblem of France, colonizing countries of Canada.
3. LOCALIZATION
Canada occupies most of northern North America, sharing the land borders with the
Continental United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest. In total
area (including its waters), Canada is the second largest country in the world, surpassed only by
Russia. In land area, Canada is the fourth largest country in the world.
Capital: Ottawa
4. CLIMATE
The four seasons in Canada are well defined. Contrary to what people think, Canada isn’t
a cold place throughout the year. The summer can be very hot even in winter and some regions are
hotter as states located further south of the country. But in most states, winter comes freezing
temperatures.
In the spring, beginning in March, the weather is very pleasant with beautiful landscapes.
Temperatures range between 16 º C and 20 º C.
Between June and July, in summer, the weather in Canada is quite humid and hot days the
temperature can easily reach the milestone of 33 ° C.
Already autumn in the country is between the months of September and November. The
weather during the season is very fresh. Temperatures during the fall months fluctuate and are close
to 18 º C during the day and around 4 º C overnight.
Winter in Canada is longer. The temperature depends largely on the location as well
as snow. The further north, the colder it gets. Temperatures can reach to 30 °C negative.
5. ECONOMY
Canada's economy is one of the most influential worldwide capitalist roots, favored by its
proximity to the United States.
The Canada possesses a developed, prosperous and stable economy. We highlight the
technology, automotive, petrochemical and machinery. The Canadian population has a high standard of
living and income, making the consumer market rather strong. Canada is also featured in
their manufactured exports.
Canada is a country that invests heavily in the development of cutting edge technology,
driven by excellent research centers and universities. The country includes the NAFTA bloc also formed
by the United States and Mexico.
Canada is a country with a strong and stable economy whose population enjoys good quality
of life and employment opportunities.
6. CULTURE
Canada is a multicultural country where all cultures are considered equally
important and valued equally. The government officially adopted the policy
of multiculturalism in 1971.
The region that is now known as Canada was first inhabited by Indians living in
different nations, and also Inuit, known as Eskimos. With the arrival of European
groups, soon had the presence of black immigrants from Africa as slaves in the eighteenth
and nineteenth centuries, some were fugitives from the United States before the abolition
of slavery in Canada.
So, the culture of Canada was heavily influenced by the culture and traditions of
the UK and France as well as Ireland.
The culture of Canada is based on diversity of Aboriginal languages since, art
and music.
Indigenous games are also part of Canadian culture, as the canoe, toboggan
run, tug of war. Traditional tobacco is another example of regional product had an
inheritance of the primitive. The flag itself in Canada which has a maple
leaf, has Aboriginal symbology.
7. FOOD AND SPORTS
Canadian food is very diverse, but the inhabitants have the habit of having only three meals a
day, breakfast where no foul cereal with milk, toast with jam, pancakes with honey or with fried
eggs and bacon.
Lunch is more convenient and fast, so eat up more often a ready soup or a natural sandwich.
At dinner the meal is more complete, including meat, vegetables and salad, besides the
famous mashed potatoes.
The most popular sports in the country are ice hockey in the winter and lacrosse in the summer.
8. LANDSCAPE
Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Canada Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada
