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A brief statement about Canada: Canada. English, French. Ottawa. Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, MISSISSAUGA, Vancouver. parliamentary monarchy. 9 984 670 km 2. 36 048 52 people. canadian dollar.
Geographical data: Canada occupies most of Northern North America. 75% of the territory area of the North. Canada has a common land border with the United States in the South and in the North-West (between Alaska and Yukon) and is located from the Atlantic ocean in the East to the Pacific on the West and to the Arctic ocean in the North of the country. It also has a Maritime border with France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon) and Denmark (Greenland). Since 1925, Canada owns part of the Arctic, however, these properties are not universally accepted. The northernmost settlement in Canada and in the world is at Alert (Nunavut), Canadian forces at the Northern tip of Ellesmere island. Canada is the second country in the world.
Climate: Average temperatures in January and July are different for each area. Winter can be very severe in some regions of the country, the average monthly temperature can reach -15 C in the southern part of the country, and sometimes -45 C with strong icy winds. The minimum temperature ever observed in Canada is -63 C (Yukon). Each year, the snow level can reach several hundred inches (for example, in Quebec the average of 337 cm). The coast of British Columbia, especially Vancouver island, is an exception and enjoys a mild climate with mild and rainy winters. Summer temperatures can reach +35, +40, given the index of humidity. Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) in the winter
Administrative division: At the moment Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. The new administrative unit of Canada is the territory of Nunavut (created in 1999). First and foremost, province and territory differ in their degree of autonomy. The provincial authority is actually transferred to the Constitution act, 1867, so their adjustment to the Federal government are possible only by changing the Constitution. That is within their legislative powers, rights and privileges specified in the Constitution, the provinces do not depend on the Federal government, nor from each other. In other words, despite the fact that the statutory procedure may lead to a change of the Constitution, this change is considered invalid within the borders of the province, declared their disagreement with him, if this change violates the rights, privileges and powers of the province. Besides, within the limits prescribed by the Constitution act, 1982, the provincial legislature has the exclusive authority to amend its own provincial Constitution. As for territories, they are the result of the ordinary law of the Federal Parliament and therefore are in his power. All provinces and territories have their own emblems.
The population: The population of Canada at the beginning of 2010 is 34 million people[102]. The 2006 census recorded a 5. 4% increase compared to 2001[103]. Despite the large area, about ¾ of the canadian population lives within 160 km from the border with the United States[104]. A similar proportion also exists in urban areas, concentrated in the corridor québec-Windsor (in particular Metropolitan areas of Toronto-Hamilton, Montreal and Ottawa. Gatineau) on the continental plains of British Columbia (Vancouver region before the end of the valley of the Fraser river) and in the corridor of calgary-Edmonton in Alberta[105]. The 2001 census recorded 30 007 094 canadian. According to the Canadian statistical service, the population at March 2009 was about 33. 5 million people, 8 million of whom are Francophone. Basically population growth is due to immigration. Although the major economic benefits of immigration brings independent, qualified immigrants, half of all entering the country falls under the program of family reunification (spouses, minor children or parents of new Canadians-sponsors). Canada is a very diverse country with an ethnic point of view. At the 2006 census in Canada are 43 ethnic groups, consisting of at least 100 000 people the largest ethnic group call themselves "Canadians" (30, 9 %), as the majority of Canadians, especially those whose ancestors came in colonial times, sees itself as a canadian people. This is followed by those who call themselves British (or 20. 1 %), French (15. 1 per cent), Scotland (14. 5 per cent), Irish (13. 3 %), and Germans (9, 7 %), Italy (4, 4 %), Chinese (4. 1%) and Indians (3. 8 percent), Ukrainians (3. 7 percent), the Netherlands (3, 2 %), poles (3 %), Indians (3 %), Russian (1. 5 percent) Statistics of population from 1867 to 2016
Languages Canada: Canada is officially a bilingual country. From 7 July 1969 according to the Law on official languages English and French have equal status in Parliament in Federal court and in state institutions. This measure reflects the important historical, political and cultural role of French-speaking Quebec. The Prime Minister of Canada traditionally delivers speeches in Parliament and at public events part English, part French. The chairmen of all four Federal parties speak both languages. All canadian Federal employees serving the population in institutions and on the phone, must be able to speak English and French. All Federal literature, from tax returns to brochures and reports are published in both languages. The population of Montreal is predominantly Francophone, but there is a significant Englishspeaking community. According to the census 2006, the French language uses 52. 6% of residents of the city of Montreal with a threatening tendency of turning into a minority language.
Religion: Canadians profess a large number of religions. According to the last census, 77. 1 percent of Canadians consider themselves Christians, most are Catholics (43. 6% of Canadians). The most important Protestant Church — the United Church of Canada (which includes most of the Calvinists (the part of the Presbyterians and all Congregationalist and Methodist); approximately 17 % of Canadians do not associate themselves with any religion, and the rest of the population (6. 7 per cent) profess other religions (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism). Over the last 10 years the Muslim population of Canada increased by 82% from approximately 579 thousand people in 2001 to over 1 million in 2011. Muslims make up 3. 2 percent of Canada's population, while in 2001 they accounted for only 2 %. Two-thirds of canadian Muslims live in the three largest cities — Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Toronto is home to the largest Muslim community — 424 thousand people in Montreal and Vancouver, respectively, more than 221 thousand $ 73 thousand 200 people. It is the fastest growing community in Canada celebrates ABNA. Cathedral of the Immaculate conception of the blessed virgin Mary in Kingston.
Sport: Great place in the lives of Canadians is a sport. The official winter sport of Canada, and exceptionally popular leisure activities is ice hockey. Seven cities of Canada — Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg — have their own team-members of the National hockey League (NHL). 50% of all players in the League (and only in her 30 clubs from Canada and the USA) from Canada. Toronto is the world's largest hockey hall of fame. The official summer sport is lacrosse. Canada is also popular Curling, figure skating and canadian football (similar to the American version, there is the Canadian football League). In European football, basketball and baseball play more on the Amateur and youth level, but these sports are not so popular in the professional field as the others, although one of the NBA clubs and is based in Toronto. Canada was the mistress of the Junior world Cup in 2007, and in 2010 in the canadian city of Vancouver and the nearby ski resort of Whistler (British Columbia) was held at the XXI Winter Olympic games. In 1988 the Winter Olympics were held in calgary. Hockey the number one sport in Canada
The Symbols Of Canada: National symbols of Canada are the maple, the beaver and the canadian horse breed. In addition, there are other characters. For example, the coins depicts a reindeer (caribou), chernokova Loon (Common Loon, so the coin of one dollar is commonly called a loonie), white bear. Canadian Royal standard National flag of Canada Identification mark air command Canadian armed forces Flag of the Governor General of Canada