Canada became independent from the United Kingdom on July, 1, 1867. Legal system is based on the English common law. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its area is almost 10 million

Canada became independent from the United Kingdom on July, 1, 1867. Legal system is based on the English common law. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its area is almost 10 million km2.It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic

The chief rivers are the Mackenzie and the Saint Lawrence. The Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes are situated in Canada. The Great Lakes consist of 5 lakes such as Lake Ontario and Michigan.

The capital of the country is Ottawa.Canada is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories.

Canada is a bilingual country. Both English and French are official languages at the federal level. The population of the country is about 33 mln people. Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations with high income. This country is particularly advanced in the areas of health, education, social protection and human rights.

The National Flag of Canada,also known as the Maple Leaf and l'Unifolié (French for "the one-leafed"), is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. Its adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag.

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, is head of state. The Monarch’s representative in Canada is the Governor General. The country is a parliamentary democracy.

The federal parliament represents legislature. It is made up of the Queen and two houses an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate. Elections are held every five years. Members of the Senate are chosen by the Prime Minister and formally appointed by the Governor General. Canada’s major political parties are the Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberty Party of Canada, etc.

Sports in Canada consists of a wide variety of games. The most common are Canadian football, basketball, soccer, curling and baseball, with ice hockey and lacrosse being the official winter and summer sports. Vancouver was the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic and the Paralympic Games. Ice hockey and lacrosse being the official winter and summer sports, respectively.

The National Flag of Canada,also known as the Maple Leaf and l'Unifolié (French for "the one-leafed"), is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. Its adoption in 1965 marked the first time a national flag had been officially adopted in Canada to replace the Union Flag.

The Arms of Canada, also known as the Royal Coat of Arms of Canadaor formally as the Arms of Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada, is, since 1921, the official coat of arms of the Canadian monarch and thus also of Canada. It is closely modelled after the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom with distinctive Canadian elements replacing or added to those derived from the British.

Sports in Canada consists of a wide variety of games. The most common are Canadian football, basketball, soccer, curling and baseball, with ice hockey and lacrosse being the official winter and summer sports. Vancouver was the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic and the Paralympic Games. Ice hockey and lacrosse being the official winter and summer sports, respectively.

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, is head of state. The Monarch’s representative in Canada is the Governor General. The country is a parliamentary democracy.

The federal parliament represents legislature. It is made up of the Queen and two houses an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate. Elections are held every five years. Members of the Senate are chosen by the Prime Minister and formally appointed by the Governor General. Canada’s major political parties are the Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberty Party of Canada, etc.

Canada is a bilingual country. Both English and French are official languages at the federal level. The population of the country is about 33 mln people. Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations with high income. This country is particularly advanced in the areas of health, education, social protection and human rights.

1. Where is Canada situated?

2. How many people live in Canada?

3. How many provinces are there in Canada?

4. What is the capital of Canada?

5. What languages are official in Canada?

6. Who is the head of state?

7. What are Canada’s major political parties?

8. What are the main sports of Canada?

9. What are the chief rivers of Canada?

10. What is the other name of Canada’s arm?

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