Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world in size next to Russia. The population is small in comparison to its size. Most of the people live within 200 miles of the southern border because of the harsh climate, rugged forest, and frozen tundra of northern Canada. Canada is an exciting land, rich in scenic beauty and natural resources, which the people have skilfully developed to make their country one of the most prosperous in the world.

Queen Elizabeth II, of Great Britain, reigns as queen of Canada, but Canada is an independent, self governing nation. It is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Canada has a federal system of government made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The National capital is Ottawa, Ontario. Canada has two official languages; English and French.

Canada's largest province in land mass is Quebec. The largest province in population and industrial wealth is Ontario.

Canada designed and adopted a new flag in 1964. It is a red maple leaf, Canada's national emblem on a white and red background.

The Trans-Canada Highway, the longest in the world, extends 4,860 miles from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia and passes through the major cities of southern Canada.