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ABOUT CANADA Manjunathan G
A province is a political boundary that divides Canada into different regions. Provinces are equivalent to our states.
10 province flags 10 province flags
Toronto is the biggest city in Canada.
Languages:
• Canada’s two official languages are English and
French.
• Non-official languages are important in Canada,
with over five million people listing one as a first
language. Some significant non-official first
languages include Chinese (8,53,745 first-
language speakers), Italian (4,69,485), German
(4,38,080), Punjabi (2,71,220), Tamil (2,00,000).
Land & Climate
• Canada is the second largest country in the
world, with over 3,851,877 square miles of
land.
• The International Boundary, the longest border
between two nations, 5,525 mile border
between Canada and the United States- with
1,538 miles of it lying between Canada and
Alaska.
• 7% of Canada’s land mass is covered with
over 2 million lakes, the largest being the
Northwest Territories’ Great Bear Lake.
• An estimated 14% of the world’s fresh water
supply is located in Canada.
• Some of Canada’s natural resources are;
iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, rare
earth elements, molybdenum, potash,
diamonds, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal,
petroleum, natural gas, and hydropower.
There are also impressive mountains. The highest one is Mount Logan (5,959 metres) and the
longest river is The Mackenzie.
Canadian Government and Politics
Symbols of CanadaJust a
few
National Flag of Canada
The Maple Tree
The Maple Leaf
The Coat of Arms
National Horse of Canada
The Beaver
The Great Seal
Hockey: Canada’s national winter sport
Currency All of Canada uses the Canadian
Dollar There are no 1 or 2 dollar bills in
Canada, they have been replaced by the 1 and 2 dollar coins – the “loonie” and the “toonie”.
In history, the Canadian dollar has usually been at least a bit weaker than the United States dollar, but recently the trend has changed.
Family, Marriage & RelationshipsThe family structure in CanadaHas been changing and becoming more diverse over the last 30+ years.
In 2011, 69.6% of households were family households, 26.8% were one-person households, and 3.7% of households consisted of unrelated persons.
In 2011, 68.6% percent of families consisted of a married couple with or without children, 15.5% of families consisted of common-law couples and 15.9% of families were single parent families.
It’s common for both parents in the family to work outside of the home.
The average family size in 2011 was 3 members
43.1% of marriages end in divorce before the 50th anniversary as of 2011.
There were 70,226 divorces in 2011.
The dating process usually begins around ages 13-16 in Canada.
Communication, gestures & body language
• Shaking hands is customary when being introduced to someone new in Canada.
• Many Canadians expect a firm handshake when meeting or departing as well as good eye contact.
• Saying “Hello”, nodding your head, or waving your hand are all acceptable ways to say Hello.
• when you have your hands in your pockets, it is considered bad form to speak .
• One to two feet of space between two people is the usual personal boundary
• Canadians maintain the distance.
Communication, gestures & body language
• In Quebec, the "thumbs down” sign is considered offensive, as is slapping an open palm over a closed fist.
• The “thumbs up" sign is used to mean "okay” throughout Canada.• Pointing at someone with your index finger is considered rude.• Using a toothpick, brushing your hair, or clipping your fingernails are all things not to do in public.
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Social norms
• It’s not uncommon in Canada for people who don’t know you
to greet you with “Hi!” or “how are you?” when walking
down the street
• Most Canadians only allow guests in rooms of their home
that they have designated as public or “guest” rooms.
• Many Canadians are non-smokers and they do not allow
smoking in their homes or vehicles.
• Recycling and not littering are valued behaviors.
• A line is usually formed when several people are waiting for
something, like at a coffee shop. Lines are first come first
serve, and it is considered very rude to cut in.
• Bargaining or haggling is not a common practice in Canada
other than for things like buying a house, a vehicle, or
dealing with a private seller.
Eating Habits• Punctuality is important, but arriving 15 minutes late for a
dinner party is acceptable.• Canadians usually have the standard 3 meals a day and
sometimes may have tea coffee in the afternoon or a snack break at work.
• Elbows should never be on the table when eating.• Eating while walking in public is not acceptable.• In Canada, many people eat with the fork in the left hand
and the knife in the right hand for foods that require cutting.
• After finishing a meal, eating utensils(plates) should be placed on the plate.
Common Foods
Canadians eat a lot of the same foods that
people do in the United States; they have
fast food, processed foods, milk, cheese,
eggs, breads, fruits, vegetables, pizza,
meat, seafood, and so on.
Poutine
Pierogies
Beaver tails
Canada’s Economy
Canada is the one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
Canada is a mixed market. Canada’s national unemployment rate was
8.6%. It is one of the world’s top 10 trading
nations. Canada is a mixed market. Since the early
1990s, the Canadian economy has been growing rapidly with low unemployment and large government surpluses on the federal level.
Canada’s Economy
The Canadian economy is domınated by the service industry.
Canada is one of the few developed nations that are net exporters of energy.
Canada is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G8.
Canada’s Economy
Canada is one of the world’s largest suppliers of agricultural products.
Which country does Canada import most of its goods from?
Fruits and Vegetables Plastics
Motor Vehicles
Office Machinery
Aircraft
Where does Canada export most of its goods to?
Wheat
Lumber
MetalsCorn
Newsprint
Places to visit
Fundy Bay
Yonge Square
Toronto Zoo
Science Center Ontario
Conclusion
Canada is a developed country.
Some common Canadian
favorites are –
Poutine: Fries layered with gravy and cheese
curds ;
chicken wings: Fried chicken wings with a
variety of different sauces ; Pierogies: A
dough dumpling stuffed with a filling like
cheese, meat, and/or potatoes ; Elk, moose,
buffalo, and deer; Tim Hortons Donuts ;
Beaver Tails: A type of pastry ; Maple syrup ;
East coast seafood71 ; Kraft macaroni and
cheese71 ; Beer71 from one of the many local
breweries ; Subway ; Raspberries ; Waffles ;
Stews ; Flax ; Quinoa ; Muffins..