2. Geography
AREA
As one of the largest countries in the world, Canada makes
up most of North America. In terms of its borders, Canada has the
longest coastline and longest land border. Canada also tops the
charts by having more fresh water lakes than any other country.
WEATHER
As a country that can see temperatures as low as -40oF, it is
not surprising to hear that snow can stay on the ground in some
parts as long as six months to a year. There are some tropical areas
of Canada where temperatures reach over 100oF.
3. Geography
• Physical Geography
– Canada consists of 7 different biomes, or
ecosystems
• Tundra, Boreal Forest, Mixed Forest, Broadleaf Forest,
Prairies, Rocky Mountains, and Temperate Coniferous
Forests.
– The Appalachian mountains can be found in
Eastern Canada and the Rocky Mountains are to
the West.
5. People
There is over an estimated 34.5 million people residing in
Canada. Canada averages a population increase around 20% in
the last 20 years. That may seem a bit high, but this figure is
less when compared to its other North American counterparts;
the United States and Mexico. Considering most of Canada’s
geography is covered in snow, 80% of the population lives
along the United States border in the southern portion of
Canada. Like many other countries around the world, Canada
is home to an older generation, with the national age averaging
just below 40 years. Canada is primarily a Christian nation,
with over 75% of the population. Of that group, almost half
are Catholic. The next largest group, at more than 15%, is
those that claim no religious affiliations. The remainders are a
diverse group consisting of Protestant, Anglicans, Baptist,
Lutherans, Islam, and Judaism.
6. Breakdown of Ethnic Origins in
Canada
Ethnic Origins
Canadian
English
French
Scottish
Irish
German
Italian
Chinese
First Nations
Ukrainian
Dutch
7. Most Populated Cities in Canada
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Population
8. Prior to the 1500’s, the Vikings discover and
1500 to 1700 create settlements in Canada. By the end of the
1400’s the British have also journeyed to Canada.
1541: Charlesbourg-Royal is the first French
settlement in all of North America
1627: Fighting begins between England and
Canada.
1534: The Gaspe Peninsula is claimed in the
name of France by Jacques Cartier
1604:Schooling and the Arts are brought to
Canada by the French.
1609: Firearms are used against Native
Canadians
1535: Canada, or Kanata, is given its name
by Jacques Cartier
1581:Newfoundland is claimed in the name
of England by Sir Humphrey Gilbert
1699: Iroquois (native people) are
eliminated from the war.
9. 1700 to 1900
1783:A border is established from the
Atlantic to the Lake of the Woods, dividing
1713: England gains over France in the battle Canada from the USA. 1858: Gold Rush breaks out along
for control over Canada. western North America..
1713: Several treaties are signed and
England keeps areas in their control. France 1774: Quebec Act is enacted by the British, which allows
moves in order to rebuild the French Canadians the ability to keep their established
way of life (language, civil laws, schooling, etc.)
1832: Cholera outbreak in Montreal kills
about 4,000 people, disease is brought by
1743: Rocky Mountains are discovered as immigrants.
French move West.
1818: Canada’s border continues from the
Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains,
known as the 49th Parallel.
1754: In America, a war between the French
and Indians erupt. 1849: Canada’s border, along the 49th
Parallel, extends all the way to the Pacific
Ocean.
1756: The French and the British begin the Sevens
Years War, fighting throughout North America
10. 1900 to 2000
1962: Following the US and
Russia, Canada become the 3rd
country in space
1902: Canada first production
car, Le Roy, is produced. 1980: Canada declares its
1949: Canada joins NATO and Britain's national anthem; “O
judiciary committee is replaced by the Canada”
1900: Boer War breaks out. Canadian Supreme Court
1952: TV stations begin 1988: The Winter Olympics are
1908: First Canadian coins are
broadcasting part time hosted in Calgary
created in the Royal Mint.
throughout Canada
1910: Royal Canadian Navy is formed
following the Naval Service Bill of 1909. 1960: The Canadian Bill Of Rights is
enacted. 1994: An economic
partnership is formed
when Mexico, the US, and
1917: Four teams make up the first
Canada join the NAFTA.
National Hockey League.
11. Sources
• Canada History, 2010, AHW, 11 Nov 2011,
http://www.canadahistory.com/sections/timelines/tim
eline.htm
• Canada, 15 November 2011, Wikipedia, 11 November
2011, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
• Geography of Canada, 11 November 2011, Wikipedia,
11 November 2011,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Canada
• Demographics of Canada, 7 November 2011,
Wikipedia, 11 November 2011,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Canad
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