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Chapter 27 Canada

Chapter 27 Canada. Canada. - 2nd largest country in the world . - Population smaller that the state of CA. Geography and Climate. - Divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories - World’s largest coastline - Climate varies greatly from area to area. Canadian Culture.

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Chapter 27 Canada

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  1. Chapter 27Canada

  2. Canada • - 2nd largest country in the world. • - Population smaller that the state of CA.

  3. Geography and Climate • - Divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories • - World’s largestcoastline • - Climate varies greatly from area to area

  4. Canadian Culture • - Young country, by European standards. • - Aboriginals, consider the first inhabitants. • - Canadians Aboriginals form two groups- First Nations and Inuit. • - Some were farmers; others were fishermen or nomadic hunters.

  5. Canadian Culture continued.. • - British and French fur trappers and traders began establishing settlements in Canada. • - The Inuit had little contact with these early settlers. • - First Nation helped settlers learn how to hunt, fish and plant crops. • - Canada has 2 national languages; English is the primary language, French is the main language of a sizable percentage of the people.

  6. Agriculture • - Wheat, barley, apples, berries, and potatoes are important crops. • - Dairy products and livestock are significant too. • - Cod, flounder, lobster, and salmon are among the most valuable catches.

  7. Holidays • - Spring and summer holidays include Easter and Canada Day. • - Fall and winter months include Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October and Christmas.

  8. Canadian Cuisine • - Good nutrition is top goal of health experts. • - Canadian scientists have been working with Food and Nutrition Board in US to develop new Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). • - Typical Canadian diet is nutritious. • - Like the US, Canada has regional cuisine. • - Traditional Canadian foods were based on native ingredients.

  9. Immigrant influence on Canadian Cuisine • - British, Scottish, Irish, French, German and the US all influenced the cuisine.

  10. Canadian Main Dishes • - Main dishes include meat, poultry, or fish. • - Menus in coastal provinces feature seafood. • - Eat more beef than any other meat. • - Game meats are not unusual in rural northern regions: bear, caribou, and moose.

  11. Canadian Fruits and Vegetables • - Soil and climate in Southern Canada are suitable for growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. • - Apples are the most popular. • - Wide range of fruits available throughout spring and summer. • - Canadian vegetables are just as varied.

  12. Grain products • - Abundant wheat crop; bread products are part of most meals. • - Baked goods are also a standard. • - Classic Canadian menus seldom include pasta products. • - Wild rice may appear as a side dish or in a stuffing.

  13. Dairy Products • - Large herds of dairy cows make dairy products popular. • - A variety of cheeses are produced.

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