Canada is the second largest country in the world with 10 provinces and 3 territories. It has a long coastline and shares the longest land border with the United States. Canada has a diverse population of over 35 million people and is one of the wealthiest and most multicultural countries in the world. The document outlines Canada's history from its earliest Aboriginal inhabitants to European colonization and its establishment as a country in 1867. It also describes some of Canada's major cities and natural sites, as well as aspects of its culture including music, sports, art, literature, film and food.
3. General information
• Second largest country
in the world
• Boarders with Pacific
and Atlantic Oceans
• Longest coastline in the
world
• Longest land boarder in
the world, shared with
the US (~8200 km)
4. General information
• 10 million km2
• 10 provinces and 3 territories
• ~35 million people
• Low population density
• Capital: ??
• Ottawa
6. General information
• Established as a country in 1867
• Federal parliamentary system
• Head of government different from head of state
• Head of state is ceremonial (constitu. monarch)
• Amongst the wealthiest countries in the world
• Eighth highest per capita income
• Eleventh highest ranking in human dev. index
7. General information
• Language
• Bilingual at the Federal Level: English and French
• 59.7% English and 23.2% French
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Canadian and Canadien
• One of the most multicultural
countries in the world
• “Only successful multicultured
country in the world.”
Famous Canadian Guy
• Product of inherent
immigration
9. History – Aboriginal peoples
• First Nations, Inuit and Metis
• Presence from 24,500 BC
• Between 200,000 – 2 million people at time of
first European settlers
• During colonization suffered from outbreaks
of influenza, small pox
• Many hardships perpetrated against the
aboriginal people (too many to list here)
• Canadian government officially apologized
10. History – European colonization
• Norsemen in 1000AD
• John Cabot (Italian) in 1497
• French and English colonists in
16th and 17th century making various claims
• Lots of disputes, Seven Year War
• War of 1812
• Burned down the White House, the Capital and
the Navy Yard, “Burning of Washington”
• Upper (British) and Lower (French) Canada
• Merged the two Canada’s in 1840
11. History – Confederation/expansion
• 1867 Constitution Act officially proclaiming
Canada as a country (July 1st)
• Only 4 provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick)
12. History – Early 20th century
• Due to British control Canada automatically
drawn into WWI
• Played major role in engagements throughout
Europe
• 625,000 soldiers, 60,000
casualties
• Independently joined WWII
• Played major role in war
throughout Europe
13. History – Modern times
• Major economic force due to natural
resources
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Fishing, whaling, sealing, hunting
Forestry
Mining (gold)
Oil sands and natural gas (energy exporter)
• Known as a peace keeper around the world
• Patriation of the constitution occurred in 1982
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Separate from a constitution under British Law
24. Sites and cities
• Montreal,
Quebec
• Bilingual city
• Most European
looking Canadian
(North American)
city
25. Sites and cities
• Whistler
Mountain, B.C.
• Some of the
world’s best
skiing
• Vancouver, B.C.
• Most beautiful
city
• Most liveable city
in the world
