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Jerneja Mavrič

Canada, the second-largest country in the world, spans 9,984,670 km² and is home to 34 million people. Its capital, Ottawa, sits on the southern banks of the Ottawa River, while Toronto is its largest city. Canada boasts a rich history, a tapestry of cultures, and stunning landscapes from the majestic Niagara Falls to expansive Arctic regions. Renowned for its official languages, English and French, along with its vast coastline and geological activity, Canada is a hub for science, technology, and sports, celebrating heroes in various disciplines.

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Jerneja Mavrič

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  1. Jerneja Mavrič CANADA 2.Č

  2. Second largest country in the world • Capital: OttawaLargest city: Toronto • Official languages: English and French • Monarch Queen Elizabeth II  • Area: 9,984,670 km2 • Population 2010: 34,130,000 • Density: 3.41/km2 • Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America • The land occupied by Canada was inhabited by groups of Aboriginal people. • The name Canada comes from a St. Lawrence word, kanata, meaning "village"

  3. federation composed of 10 provinces and 3 territories. • Provinces have more autonomy than territories.

  4. Ottawa • the capital • located in the Ottawa Valley the city lies on the southern banks of the Ottawa River • in 2006 had a population of 812,129 • Odawa • Bytown was renamed Ottawa in 1855, when it became a city

  5. Toronto

  6. Ontario

  7. Quebec

  8. Waterfalls on the Niagara River • were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation and water from Great Lakes • are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. • Total height: 167 ft • 20 million visitors/year • The oldest and best known tourist attraction is the Maid of the Mist boat cruise Niagara falls

  9. Geography and climate… • Canada occupies a major northern portion of North America • By land area, Canada ranks 4 • Much of the Canadian Arctic is covered by ice and permafrost • Canada also has the longest coastline in the world: 202,080 km

  10. …Geography and climate • The volcanic eruption of Tseax Cone in 1775 caused a catastrophic disaster, killing 2,000 Nisga'a people • Canada is also geologically active, having many earthquakes • and potentially active volcanoes, notably Mount Meager, Mount • Garibaldi, Mount Cayley, and the Mount Edziza volcanic complex

  11. Science and technology • science and technology sector • 18 Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine. • The Canadian Space Agency • ranked 3 among 20 top countries in space sciences

  12. Sports • 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, • 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary • 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver • hockey in the winter • lacrosse in the summer. • Hockey ia the most popular spectator sport • Golf, baseball, skiing, soccer, volleyball, and basketball

  13. Canada commercial • National anthem

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