Слайд 2GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION
Canada is situated on the North American continent. It is
the second largest country in the world after Russia
Canada is washed by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic ones
Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 territories
Слайд 3POLITY
Canada is a federal state. The official head is the Queen
of the United Kingdom, represented in Canada by the Governor-General
Слайд 4FLAG
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
Слайд 5NATIONAL EMBLEM
Royal Coat of Arms of Canada
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)
Слайд 6THE CAPITAL OF CANADA
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. One third
of its people is French-speaking. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers
Слайд 8POPULATION OF CANADA
Canada is a multicultural country. There are the European,
Arabian, Asian and African diasporas
The official languages of Canada are English and French
77 % of the Canadian people consider themselves as Christians, most of them are Catholics
Слайд 10About 80% of the population live within 320 km of the
southern border. The rest of Canada is sparsely 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 one. Native people are American Indians and Eskimos – about 2% of the country's population. 77% of Canada's people live in cites or towns.
Слайд 13ADDITIONAL NATIONAL SYMBOL – MAPLE LEAF
The history of the maple leaf
as a symbol of Canada can be traced back to 1700. Before the coming of the first European settlers, Canada’s aboriginal people had discovered the food properties of maple sap, which they gathered every spring
Слайд 14NATIONAL ANIMAL - BEAVER
The trade in beaver pelts had been the
centre of Canada’s economy from the early 17th century to the early 19th century. Based on the history, the beaver is the national symbol of Canada. The beaver was given official status as an emblem of Canada when “An Act to provide for the recognition of the Beaver as a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada” received royal assent on March 24, 1975.
Слайд 16NATIOANAL SPORT – ICE HOCKEY
Hockey is Canada's official national winter sport
and greatest contribution to world sport. Canada is considered the birthplace of ice hockey, and Canadians generally regard the sport as their own. Over the last century, Canadian men, women, and children have passionately participated in hockey at all levels and have avidly watched the sport with great interest nationwide
Слайд 18CANADA‘S GREAT LAKES
Canada's Great Lakes are some of the largest and
most beautiful ones in the world. Canada shares four of the five Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario, with the USA.
Слайд 22THE BIGGEST CANADIAN CITIES
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Слайд 23TORONTO
It is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located within the Golden Horseshoe in
Southern Ontario on the northern shore of Lake Ontario
Слайд 26MONTREAL
It is the most populous municipality in the Canadian province Qebeс
and the second most populous municipality in Canada as a whole
Слайд 29OTTAWA
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It stands on the south
bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of southern Ontario
Слайд 33FAMOUS CANADIANS
Selin Dion, a well-known singer, was born in Canada, Quebec,
Shurlemun
Слайд 34JIM CARREY
Jim Carrey, a well-known actor, was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Слайд 35WAYNE GRETZKY
Wayne Gretzky is born in Canada. He is well-known ice
hockey player
Слайд 36JUSTIN BIEBER
Justin Bieber, a famous singer, actor, is born in Canada,
Ontario
Слайд 37RYAN GOSLING
Ryan Gosling, a well-known actor and musician, is born in
London, Ontario