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Canada is situated in northern North America . Its land border is with the United States of America ; sea borders are the North Pacific Ocean to the west, the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, and the Arctic Ocean in the north.
Ottawa is the capital. Other important cities include Calgary , Edmonton , Montreal , Toronto , Vancouver and Winnipeg .
Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories: Alberta , British Columbia , Manitoba , New Brunswick , Newfoundland , the Northwest Territories , Nova Scotia , Nunavut Territory , Ontario , Prince Edward Island , Quebec , Saskatchewan and the Yukon Territory .
The terrain consists of plains, mountains in the west, and lowlands in the southeast. Lakes include part of the Great Lakes ( Erie , Huron, Ontario and Superior ), the Great Bear, the Great Slave Lake , Lake Athabasca and Lake Winnipeg . Major rivers are the St Lawrence and the MacKenzie.
The climate varies from temperate in the south to sub-arctic and arctic in the north. On the whole, the climate tends to be warm in the summer and cold in the winter.
Canada has been officially bilingual since the Official Languages Act was passed in 1969. Official languages are English and French. Most French speakers live in Quebec . Cree is the most commonly used language of the Canadian indigenous peoples.
Religion in Canada is almost equally divided between the Roman Catholic and Protestant religions. Other religions include Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam
Few countries boast the number and range of natural wonders that Canada does. The following are some of Canada 's most spectacular and popular natural attractions:
- Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks
- Dinosaur Provincial Park
- Nahanni National Park Reserve
- Cabot Trail
- Niagara Falls
Diverse cultures, climates and landscape make Canada a destination to suit any interest.
Canada is a country of immigrants and has a policy of encouraging diversity. Thus, urban hubs feature a range of ethnic neighborhoods, restaurants, and shops.
In addition to rich and varied urban centers, Canada 's natural environment is one of the most beautiful in the world. From pristine coastlines to rugged mountains and sparkling lakes, Canada 's geography inspires awe coast to coast. |
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