Knowledge about Canada

About Canada

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Introduction to Canada

It is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. With a Canadian passport, you can travel to more than 100 countries without a visa, including the United States and many European countries. According to the United Nations' comprehensive evaluation based on education quality, national income, living standards, health status, etc., Canada has been rated as the most livable country in the world for seven consecutive years.

Canada is a paradise for immigrants to settle. The government treats immigrants from all over the world fairly and encourages multiculturalism. New immigrants can enjoy various rights under the Canadian Constitution. Canada has a stable society and a sound legal system. It is a country that values ??human rights and advocates democracy and freedom. At the same time, Canada recognizes multiple nationalities. When you become a Canadian citizen, you can not only have a Canadian passport, but also keep your passport of origin.

Canada’s superior education system can be ranked among the best in the world. The country provides first-class primary and secondary education to all residents free of charge. In addition, Canada has the best universities and colleges in the world. In order to enable more people to receive higher education in such institutions, the government has specially formulated funding policies for people with various economic conditions. At the same time, Canada's first-class social security and welfare system can make residents of many countries in the world the envy of them. Canada has a diverse topography, towering mountains, broad meadows, fertile valleys, numerous lakes, criss-crossing rivers and dotted islands, which together constitute Canada’s unique and charming natural scenery

Introduction to Canada

Introduction to Canada

Country Profile

Canada (CANADA) is located in the northern part of North America, adjacent to the United States, with a vast territory and a large territory. With an area of ??9.97 million square kilometers, it ranks second in the world.

Canada is a parliamentary country in the Commonwealth, with its capital in Ottawa. It is a multicultural and bilingual country, with English and French as its two official languages. The people enjoy full democracy and freedom in politics, economy, education, legal system, speech and other aspects.

Canada is a democratic country with a beautiful environment, abundant life, and full of opportunities. It has a complete education and social welfare system. For six consecutive years, Canada has been selected by the United Nations as the most livable country in the world. The United Nations provides a comprehensive quality of life score for 181 countries. The evaluation criteria combine: living environment, universal education, medical care, crime rate, employment rate, and various other social and environmental factors.

Canada is also a country of immigrants. In the early 17th century, the first European colonists settled in Canada. Today, Canada implements the most liberal and flexible immigration policy among Western developed countries, and more than 100,000 technical talents and business people immigrate to Canada every year. The rights of immigrants are fully guaranteed in the Canadian Constitution, and all ethnic groups can live harmoniously in a multicultural society. Therefore, Canada is known as the "Immigrant Paradise".

Geography

Ottawa, the capital of Canada, the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, is located in the southeast of Canada. The three largest cities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Canada (CANADA) covers an area of ??9.9 million square kilometers and is the second largest country in the world after Russia. It is more than 7,000 kilometers long from St. John's, Newfoundland, in the east to Victoria (Victoria, British Columbia) in the west. It takes seven hours to fly and seven days to drive around the clock on the highway.

Canada consists of ten provinces and two special administrative territories. The ten provinces from west to east are: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick Larwick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland/Labrador. The two special administrative regions are Yukon and Northwest Territories (NWT).

Regional characteristics: Canada has five major geographical regions. They are the Eastern Atlantic District, the Central District, the Prairie District, the West Coast District and the Northern District. The eastern region is dominated by fishery, agriculture, forestry, mining, etc.

The central provinces of Ontario and Quebec are the most densely populated and account for three-quarters of Canada's manufacturing industry. The prairie area includes the three provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The land here is flat, fertile and rich in energy resources. The western region is British

Columbia (British Columbia), which is a famous mountainous and forest area. It is rich in resources such as wood, fruits, and marine fisheries. The Northern District consists of the Yukon and Northwest territories. Its total area accounts for one-third of Canada and is rich in oil, natural gas, gold, lead and zinc.

History

Canada's earliest inhabitants were Indians and Eskimos. Since the 16th century, French and British colonists have invaded successively, and in 1848 the British North American colonies established self-government. In July 1867, the British Parliament passed the "British North America Act", which merged Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Upper and Lower Canada into a federation called the Canadian Dominion. From 1870 to 1949, other provinces gradually joined. In 1926, Britain recognized Canada's diplomatic independence. Canada became a member of the Commonwealth in 1931. In March 1982, the United Kingdom passed the Canadian Constitution Act, which was approved by the Queen. Canada has since gained full power to legislate and amend the constitution.

Climate

Most of Canada has four seasons. distinct. Spring is the rainy season in much of Canada, and temperatures continue to rise. Most plants in southern Canada begin to germinate in March and bloom in April and May. But spring arrives about two months earlier in Vancouver and Victoria on the West Coast, where winters are some of the shortest and mildest in Canada. Officially, summer begins on June 21st, but for most Canadians, summer is only considered summer in July and August. In southern Canada, the temperature is generally above 20C, and sometimes exceeds 30C. Autumn is also called fall. The appearance of the first frost night is designated as the beginning of autumn. Usually mid-September. Trees begin to lose their leaves in late September to October. Autumn can also be rainy at times. Snow generally begins to fall in November in most areas, except along the southwestern coast. Vancouver and Victoria only have a few days of sub-zero temperatures in December and January, and other areas are generally covered with snow from December to mid-March.

Population

Canada has a population of more than 30 million, 58% of which live in the so-called Great Lakes Delta and Quebec City. The ethnic composition is dominated by British and French residents, with British residents accounting for 40% and French residents accounting for 27%. Other ethnic groups include Germans, Italians, Ukrainians, Dutch, Polish, and Chinese. The Chinese population currently accounts for 5% of Canada's total population. Canada's earliest inhabitants were Indians, Inuit and Métis, who account for approximately 2% of the current Canadian population.

Politics

Canada is a Commonwealth country, and the head of state is the King of England. Parliament is the legislative body of Canada. It is composed of the Governor-General, the Senate and the House of Representatives representing the Canadian monarch (the King of England). A cabinet system is implemented. The cabinet is composed of the political party with a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, and its leader serves as the prime minister. Each province has a province, a provincial council, a provincial governor, and a provincial cabinet. The region is under the direct jurisdiction of the central government.

Economy

Canada has a diverse economy. Natural resource-related industries, such as forestry, mining, energy, agriculture, and fisheries, are one of the important sources of wealth. At the same time, Canada is also recognized as the world's advanced level in high-tech fields such as communications. The Canadian economy is closely related to the global economy, and the information industry and service industry are increasingly important.

Currency: The Canadian dollar is the base currency unit. Commonly used banknotes are $5, $10, and $20, but there are also $50 and $100 bills. There are one cent, five cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, one Canadian dollar, and two Canadian dollars. The first four of them are commonly known as penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.