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1、Canada . . .“True North Strong and Free”Union Jack Red Ensign Maple LeafRoyal Union flagfleur-de-lis St. Georges Cross First Canadian FlagsThe Coat of ArmsCanadas Coat of Arms was officially proclaimed on November 21, 1921.The present Coat of Arms was approved in 1994.The Great SealThe Great Seal of

2、 Canada is used on all state documents such as proclamations and commissions of:cabinet ministersSenatorsJudgessenior government officials. The seal bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, in her robes, holding the orb and scepter, and shows her sitting on the coronation chair. Location: Absolute &

3、RelativeGeographic Coordinates: 60 00 N, 95 00 WCapital: Ottawa US/Canada Border: 3,987 milesLand Forms / LandscapeTotal Area: 9,976,140 sq kmLand Area: 9,220,970 sq kmWater Area: 755,170 sq kmLand UseArable Land: 5%Permanent Crops: 0%Forests & Woodlands: 54%Other: 38%Background Information (I)Canad

4、as culture - influenced by European culture and traditions, especially British and French A country composed mainly of immigrantsThemes and Symbols: pioneers, trappers, and tradersOfficial symbols maple leaf, beaver, and the Canadian horseJacques Viger (first mayor of Montreal): the king of our fore

5、st; . the symbol of the Canadian people. Louis XIV: sent horses to Canada (late 17th century)in connection with images of red-coated MountiesFirst Nations People of CanadaIn 1991, 533,000 Canadians were either status or non-status Indians. Four percent of Canadians (over one million Canadians) repor

6、t Aboriginal ancestry. However, only 626,000 individuals identify themselves exclusively as members of the three Aboriginal groups recognized by the Constitution Act, 1982: North American Indian (460,680), Inuit (36,215) or Mtis (135,265). Among these groups, 171,000 people still speak one of the mo

7、re than 50 remaining Aboriginal languages. Ontario had the highest concentration of Aboriginal peoples (243,550) - but the Northwest Territories had the highest proportion: more than 60 percent of its population is of Aboriginal descent.Only 295,032 Canadian Aboriginals live on reserves or in settle

8、ments. First Nations CultureThe Aboriginal cultures are the only truly indigenous cultures of Canada, since all other Canadians were originally immigrants. They began moving to Canada in the 17th century, bringing with them their manner of dress, food preferences and customs. Canada opened its doors

9、 to immigration from all over the world in the early 20th century; in 1988, the multicultural character of the country was officially recognized when the Government passed the Multiculturalism Act. Quick Canadian FactsCanadas birthday is on the first of July (1867).Canada is the second largest count

10、ry in the world (9,971,000 square kilometres of land).there are six time zones.Canada is in the top five producers of natural gas, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and gold.Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world with only three people per square kilometer.Motto - From sea to sea

11、” Hockey is the national sport of Canada.Maurice Rocket Richard Land Forms/LandscapeCanadas Landscape includes several mountain ranges, including the Torngats, Appalachians, and Laurentians in the east; the Rocky, Coastal, and Mackenzie ranges in the west; and Mount St. Elias and the Pelly Mountains

12、 in the north. At 19,550 ft, Mt. Logan in the Yukon is Canadas tallest peak.Boreal Forest, known in Russia as the Taiga is one of the three main forest zones in the world. It is located in northern regions and characterized by its predominance of conifers.There are an estimated two million lakes in

13、Canada, covering approximately 7.6% of its land area. The largest are the Great Lakes, which are shared between the US and Canada. Other large lakes include Great Bear Lake and Great Slave Lake in the NW Territories and Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.AlbertaAlberta was named after Princess Louise Carolin

14、e Alberta of Britain Capital city EdmontonAlbertas motto - strong and free It is known as Canadas energy province Immigrants - Britain, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the East and Southeast Asia It is the main producer of coal, oil and natural gas in Canada British ColumbiaCapital city Victoria on

15、Vancouver Island Motto - Splendour without diminishment Immigrants - from Britain, Western Europe, East and Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan B.C. has the largest Chinese community in Canada Largest industry - Forestry B.C. has the largest fishing industry in Canada ManitobaIt is located in t

16、he center of Canada Manitoba - a Cree name meaning the place where the spirit (manitou) speaks Capital city WinnipegMotto - Glorious and Free Manitoba is home to many native peoplesImmigrants - Britain, Europe, Europe, East and Southeast Asia Manitoba - the land of 100,000 lakesImportant industry -

17、Hydro-electric powerNew BrunswickCapital city FrederictonIt is the third-smallest provinceMotto - Hope was restored Many people are of French, British, Scottish and Irish origin N.B. - the main producer of lead, zinc, copper, and bismuthMain industry is forestry Paper, newspaper, magazines, tissue,

18、wooden doors and windowsMain crop - potatoes Newfoundland and LabradorCapital city - St. Johns Motto - Seek ye first the Kingdom of God People live in small fishing villages near the coast Immigrants - Britain, Western Europe, East and Southeast AsianNfld. is the main producer of iron oreMain export

19、s - oil, fish products, newsprint, iron ore and electricity Nova ScotiaCapital city - Halifax Halifax is an international seaport and transportation center Nova Scotia means New Scotland in LatinMotto: “One defends and the other conquers”Immigrants - Britain, Western Europe, and Southern Europe N.S.

20、 - Canadas oldest African-Canadian community Major industries - Coal mining and fishing/fish processing (now less)Prince Edward IslandIt is the smallest provinceCapital city CharlottetownThe birthplace of Canada where leaders met in 1864 to discuss the formation of the country Named Prince Edward in

21、 honor of the father of Queen Victoria in 1799 Motto: the small under the protection of the great About 75 percent are of Scottish and Irish originRed soil - made of red sandstone Largest industry agricultureSecond largest industry tourismThird largest industry - fishingQuebecThe largest provinceCap

22、ital city - Quebec CityQuebec - a French-speaking province Algonquin - Quebec = Kebe = the place where the river narrows“Motto - Je me souviens = I remember Montreal - 67% mother tongue is French Immigrants - France, Britain, Southern Europe, and East and Southeast AsiaLargest industry - dairyMain p

23、roducer of maple syrup Northwest TerritoriesSecond-largestPopulation - Almost half are aboriginal (Dene, Inuvialuit and Metis)Capital city YellowknifeHunts and Traps - beaver, lynx, fox, marten, muskrat, polar bearTourism - people come to see the wildlife and natural beauty NunavutThe largest territ

24、ory and has one-fifth of the land in CanadaCapital city IqaluitCanadas most northern capital Motto - Nunavut, our strengthNunavut means our land Population 85% are the Inuit, the aboriginesThe land and water are frozen most of the year Tourism: People come to fish, hike, camp, hunt, to see the wildl

25、ife Yukon The smallest territoryCapital city WhitehorseYukon = Great River Mount Logan - the highest mountain in Canada (6000 m.)Tourism - People visit the Yukon to hike, raft, camp, rock climb, fish, see wildlife, and huntThe largest industry - mining (gold, lead, zinc and silver) Map of CanadaNatu

26、ral ResourcesIron OreNickelZincCopperGoldLeadMolybdenumPotashSilverFishTimberWildlifeCoalPetroleumNatural GasHydropowerPopulationCanada Population: 36,530,000-Toronto: 4.69 million-Montreal: 3.42 million-Vancouver: 2.01 millionBy 1966, the population had grown more than five-fold since 1901, reachin

27、g nearly 30 million people.Two Population Booms: -from 1901 to 1911: massive immigration -After World War II (“baby boom”)After the last boom in 1956, when the annual growth rate was 2.8;, growth rates have decreased, fluctuating between 1% and 1.8%, since 1970.In 1901, Ontario was Canadas most popu

28、lous province, followed by Quebec.Government FactsCapital City: OttawaGovernment Type: Federal CommonwealthHead of State: Queen Elizabeth IIHead of Government: Prime Minister Stephen HarperThe Parliament BuildingThe Centre BlockThe House of CommonsThe Senate ChamberThe Library of ParliamentEconomy a

29、nd MoneyThe one big difference between the US and Canadian top-line numbers is the Canadian Dollar. In recent years its been persistently weak against the greenback. However, it stays stronger than most other countries against the US Dollar. GDP: 856.1 billion C Dollars (627.9 billion US Dollars).Ch

30、ief Economic Products: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining, and Manufacturing.Employment Breakdown: 71% Services, 25% Industry, 3% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing.Major Exports: Automobiles and parts, mineral fuels, wood products, electrical equipment, aluminum products, and cereal.Major Imports:

31、Automobiles and parts, heavy machinery, communication equipment, and computers.Major Trading Partners: US, Japan, Great Britain, Germany, South Korea, Italy, China.LanguagesAgriculture & IndustryAgriculture employs about 3% of the Canadian population. Some of their chief crops include: wheat, barley

32、, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, fish, dairy products, and forest products.The strongest industries in Canada are processed and unprocessed minerals (such as zinc, nickel, and lead), food products, wood and paper products, transportation equipment, chemicals, fish products, petroleum, and nat

33、ural gas.Inventions and DiscoveriesCirque du SoleilMontral: first home for circus arts education in Canada more than 25 years agoNational Circus School at TOHU (La Cit des Arts du Cirque) Superman - created by Canadian Joe Shuster Chocolate bars - in 1910, Arthur Ganong and George Ensor, factory superintendents, wanted to take chocolate along with them on fishing trips so they created nut-barsInsulin - In 1923, Frederick Banting, a Canadian medical student was awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering a successful method of ext