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the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean , the Pacific Ocean

3.Oceans

4. the Border

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6. National languages

the Maple

7. National tree

Canadian dollar

8. Currency

Ten provinces and three territories

9. Provinces and territories

History of Canada. Canada"s history is an exciting story of development of a vast wilderness into a great nation. Most experts believe that the first people who lived on this land came from Asia about 15000 years ago. Their descendants are known today as Indians. The ancestors of the Eskimos came to Alaska after them probably about 5000 years ago. In 1497, John Cabot, an Italian navigator in the service of England, found rich fishing grounds off Canada"s south- east coast. His discovery led to the European exploration of Canada. France set up a colony in eastern Canada in the early 1600"s. Great Britain gained control of the country in 1763, and thousands of British emigrants came to Canada. In 1867, the French and English-speaking Canadians helped to create a united colony called the Dominion of Canada.

Canada gained its independence from Britain in 1931.Canada is an independent federative state.

It is one of the most developed countries. Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. Its area is almost 10 million square kilometers.

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

It is also known as the city of bridges. Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals. It occupies the first place in the world in the amount of forests. Canadian industries produce cars, airliners, locomotives, sea vessels, snow-removal machines, and agricultural equipment. Canada grows wheat, barley, flax, potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Fishing is also one of the prosperous industries. Official languages of Canada are English and French. Canada is a founding member of the United Nations.

1 All Great lakes are situated in Canada.

2 People speak American English in Canada.

3 The second official language in Canada is Spanish.

4 The capital of the country is Ottawa.

5 There live 18 mln people.

6 In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia.

7 Canada consists of two states and six territories.

8 Machine-building became the first important industry in Canada.

9 Canada’s natural resources are not rich.

1 -- How do you do, Jane? Is it your first visit to Ottawa?

2 -- No, I was there many years ago. It was a brief visit.

1 – - You didn"t see much of Ottawa then, did you?

2 – - Very little, I"m afraid. This time I believe I"ll be able to visit many sights.

1 - - I"m sure you"ll find that we have an interesting, varied and beautiful city.

2 – Ottawa is full of different peoples, scenery and customs. You"ll have an exciting experience.

1 - Hello, could I ask you some questions about Canada?

2 - Hello, of course, what would you like to know?

1 - What is the capital of Canada?

2 – Oh, it"s easy. Ottawa is the capital city.

1 - When was it founded? How many people live there?

2 – Well, It was founded in1850. More than 883 000 people live here.

1 – And two more questions. What is situated in the capital? What kind of buildings are there in Canada?

2 – As far as I know, the National Gallery of Canada is situated in the capital. There are a lot of government and historical buildings here, too.

1 – Well, thanks a lot for your answers, bye-bye.

2 – You"re welcome, bye-bye.

“ What do you know about Canada?”

1. Canada is the… country in the world

a) Largest

b) Fifth largest

c) Second largest

d) Third largest

2. There are … provinces and three territories in Canada

3. Canada is …

a) a federal republic

b) a parliamentary republic

c) a monarchy

d) an independent federative state

4. Canada is situated on the … American continent

b) North

d) South

5. Canada is very … in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals.

6. Official languages of Canada are English and… .

a) Italian

b) Spanish

c) German

d) French

7. The capital of Canada is … .

a) London

b) Moscow

c) Ottawa

d) Liverpool

8. Canadian industries produce … .

a) toys (игрушки)

c) produce (продукты)

d) clothes

9. Its area is almost … million square kilometers.

10. It is famous for its … parks.

a) terrible (ужасный)

b) wonderful (замечательный)

c) awful (страшный)

d) beautiful

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Geographical position

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Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land area. Canada is situated in North America. Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 territories.

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Canada is slightly larger than the United States, but has only about a tenth as many people. About 28 million of people live in Canada. About 80% of the population live within 320 km of the southern border. Much of the rest of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because of severe natural conditions. Canada"s people are varied. About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry and about 32% have some French ancestry. Native people – American Indians and Eskimos – make up about 2% of the country"s population. 77% of Canada"s people live in cites or towns.

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The Capital of Canada

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. One third of its people are French-speaking. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighborhoods, culture and heritage, business and government. Ottawa also has a high standard of living reflected in a multitude of accessible services, vibrant entertainment, exciting recreational activities, and thriving businesses.

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Canada"s Great Lakes

Canada"s Great Lakes are some of the largest and most beautiful in the world. The alpine towns sprinkled along the Rockies on the Alberta side are an unspoiled mountain playground where each season has its own unique beauty and selection of activities.

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The red and white Canadian flag shows a leaf of the maple tree, which grows in North America. The maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada. The official ceremony inaugurating the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with Governor General Georges Vanier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians in attendance.

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Early settlers are represented by the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the harp of Ireland and the fleur-de-lis of France. The lion of England holds the British flag. The unicorn of Scotland holds the flag of Royal France. The bottom has the fleur-de-lis (France), the shamrock (Ireland), the thistle (Scotland), and the rose (England).

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CANADA Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world"s second largest country by total area and shares the world"s longest common border with the United States to the south and northwest.

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National symbols of Canada The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, is a red flag with a white square in its centre, featuring a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf. The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, and is an important national symbol of Canada The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada .

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Politics Canada has a parliamentary government with strong democratic traditions. Parliament is made up of the Crown, an elected House of Commons, and an appointed Senate Canada is also a constitutional monarchy, with The Crown acting as a symbolic or ceremonial executive. The Crown consists of Queen Elizabeth II (legal head of state) and her appointed viceroys, the Governor General (acting head of state), and provincial Lieutenant-Governors

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The capital of the country is Ottawa. But the largest city is Toronto. This city is home to over 5 million people. Toronto is the third largest English-speaking city after London and New York. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city after Paris. Canada is over 40 times bigger than the UK and 18 times bigger than France. There are two official languages in Canada: English and French.

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Ottawa Ottawa is the capital of Canada. One third of its people are French-speaking. It is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers. Canada’s fourth-largest city is a complementary blend of urban and rural lifestyles, old and new neighborhoods, culture and heritage, business and government.

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The Great Lakes The Great Lakes are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. They are sometimes referred to as the "Third Coast" by some citizens of the United States. Because of their size, some regard them as inland seas.

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Lake Superior Lake Superior is the largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and is the world"s third-largest freshwater lake by volume

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The Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York

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Yonge Street Yonge Street is a major arterial street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and its northern suburbs. It was formerly listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest street in the world,and is a national historic site.

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Animals Canada is known for its vast forests and mountain ranges and the animals such as moose, beaver, caribou, polar bears, grizzly bears, Canada goose, Canada Lynx, and the common loon.

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Canadian Horse The Canadian Horse is an official Canadian symbol and commonly appears in images with the Mounties.

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The Royal Ontario Museum The Royal Ontario Museum, commonly known as the ROM, is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada"s largest museum of world culture and natural history. The ROM is the fifth largest museum in North America, containing more than six million items and over 40 galleries. It has notable collections of dinosaurs, Near Eastern and African art, East Asian art, European history, and Canadian history. It has also hosted many travelling exhibits. The museum engages over 700 000 visitors each year.

Canada is an independent federative state. It is one of the most developed countries.

It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. Its area is almost 10 million km2.

Canada is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the West, by the Atlantic Ocean in the East, and by the Arctic Ocean in the North.

Rivers Canada has three of 20 world’s largest rivers: -the St. Lawrence River, - the Mackenzie, - the Yukon.

Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Languages Official languages of Canada are English and French. Nearly 60 percent of the population speak English and 27 percent speak French.

Ottawa The capital of the country is Ottawa, but the largest city is Toronto.

Ottawa Ottawa is famous for its beautiful parks. It is also known as the city of bridges.

Montreal Other prominent cities are Montreal, Calgary, Quebec and Vancouver.

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls in Ontario is perhaps the first sight that people picture when thinking of Canada.

Canada is often called “the land of the maple leaf” because a maple leaf is the national symbol of the country. It became an emblem of Canada in Today the maple leaf appears on one cent coin. Red and white are Canada’s official colours. These colours are the symbolic elements shown in the Canadian flag. The National Flag of Canada, well-known as “the maple leaf”, is a red 11-pointed maple leaf in the centre on a white field. The beaver became the official emblem of Canada in 1975.

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