The National Symbols of CanadaThe National Symbols of Canada

The current Canadian Flag wasThe current Canadian Flag wasadopted in the year 1965.adopted in the year 1965.““Maple Leaf”-another name of Maple Leaf”-another name of the Canadian National Flag.the Canadian National Flag.The red and white colors are the The red and white colors are the national colors of Canada.national colors of Canada.

The current Canadian Flag wasThe current Canadian Flag wasadopted in the year 1965.adopted in the year 1965.““Maple Leaf”-another name of Maple Leaf”-another name of the Canadian National Flag.the Canadian National Flag.The red and white colors are the The red and white colors are the national colors of Canada.national colors of Canada.

Maple is a Maple is a national tree national tree in Canada.in Canada.

Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia.

Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia.

About 32 million About 32 million people live in Canada. people live in Canada. About 80% of the About 80% of the population live within population live within 320 km of the southern 320 km of the southern border. Much of the border. Much of the rest of Canada is rest of Canada is uninhabited or thinly uninhabited or thinly populated because of populated because of severe natural severe natural conditions. conditions. Canada is a federation Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 of 10 provinces and 2 territories.territories.

Quick FactsQuick Facts• Canada was ruled by Britain completely until 1867, when Canada was ruled by Britain completely until 1867, when

Canada gained control of its domestic affairs. Canada gained control of its domestic affairs. • Britain governed Canada's foreign affairs until 1931, Britain governed Canada's foreign affairs until 1931,

when Canada gained full independence. when Canada gained full independence. • About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry

and about 32% have some French ancestry. Both and about 32% have some French ancestry. Both English and French are official languages of the country.English and French are official languages of the country.

• French Canadians, most of whom live in the provinces of French Canadians, most of whom live in the provinces of Quebec, have kept the language and customs of their Quebec, have kept the language and customs of their ancestors. ancestors.

• Native people — American Indians and Eskimos — Native people — American Indians and Eskimos — make up about 2% of the country's population.make up about 2% of the country's population.

• 77% of Canada's people live in cities or towns.77% of Canada's people live in cities or towns.

The capital is Ottawa in the The capital is Ottawa in the province of Ontario.province of Ontario.

Ottawa is the home of

government organizations

such as the Government of Canada,

Parliament, the Senate, and the

Supreme Court of Canada.

Canadian Parliament BuildingCanadian Parliament Building

The National Gallery in Ottawa

Chateau Laurier at night

Christmas Lights on the Parliament Building

Elgin Street in Ottawa

Sparks Street

Supreme Court Canadian Museum of Nature

Ottawa from Marriott Hotel

The Peacekeeping Monument in Ottawa

Clock Tower in Vancouver

The Vogue TheatreOn Granville StreetVancouver Public Library on

Georgia Street

Vancouver is the major seaport in the country.Vancouver is the major seaport in the country.

Population - 587,891

Vancouver City Hall Vancouver Art Gallery Sky Bridge

Chateau Laurier /hotel/Sunset beach at English Bay in the West End

Hockey Hall of Fame The CN Tower

Football Stadium

Toronto is one of the Toronto is one of the largest cities in Canada.largest cities in Canada.Population – Population – 22,,481481,,494494

The Toronto – Dominion centre Toronto City hall

Victoria College in the University of Toronto Queen’s Park

• The Canadian dollar (C$) is The Canadian dollar (C$) is a paper currency of 100 a paper currency of 100 cents.cents.

• There are coins of 1,5,10 25, and 50 cents,1 dollar and 2 dollars, and notes of

2,5,10,20,50,100,and 1,000

Canadian dollars.

• US currency is usually US currency is usually

accepted ,especially in accepted ,especially in major cities and along the major cities and along the border.border.

Waterfalls in CanadaWaterfalls in Canada

The highest waterfall in Canada is Della Falls. But it is not regarded in world literature as a major waterfall. We know Niagara Falls as the biggest becausethey flow of 6000 cubic metres per second.

• A great range of plant and animal life characterizes the area of Canada, with its varied geographic and climatic zones.

• We can see white pine, hemlock, sugar and red maples, yellow birch, and beech trees. In the east are found the balsam fir, white cedar, tamarack, white birch, and aspen, with jack pine in the drier areas.

• Many types of grasses grow on the plains. The great Arctic region is covered with low-growing grasses, mosses, and bushes.

PlantsPlants

AnimalsAnimals

Nature in differentNature in different seasonsseasons