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- Capital: Ottawa
- Population: 33,212,696 (2008 estimate)
- Currency: Canadian dollar
- Official Languages: English, French
- Government: Federal Constitutional Monarchy
- Anthem: O Canada
- Ethnicity: British Isles, French, Amerindian, Asian, African, Arab
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Canada, located against the Northern border of the United States, is the second largest country in the world by area. It is a federation divided into 10 Provinces and 3 Territories. Canada's official languages are English and French.
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Resources and Exports
Canada is one of the few First World nations that exports energy. The country has the second largest oil reserve, behind Saudi Arabia. Similar to the central United States, Canada's Central Plains provide a bounty of agricultural wealth. Canada is number one in zinc and uranium production, and ranks high with natural resources like gold, lead, aluminum, and timber. -
Notable Canadians
Many Canadians have achieved fame or notoriety outside of their native country. Examples include Dan Aykroyd, Alexander Graham Bell, Jim Carrey, Michael J. Fox, Peter Jennings, Rich Little, Howie Mandel, Keanu Reeves, William Shatner and Neil Young -
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Canada Questions
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What would be the best strategies for a US invasion of Canada? 8 AnswersI have invaded Canada many times myself, although it has always gone unnoticed, perhaps because my army hat was too old fashioned. The second to last time I pas... read more -
What Boards of Canada album do you recommend? 1 Answer"Music Has the Right to Children" is probably their best reviewed album. If you like trippy, ambient,downtempo techno, then you might like this album. read more -
Are there any good reasons for the United States to invade Canada? If so what are they? 11 AnswersWell, there are lots of good reasons if we want to abrogate that treaty about not using war as an instrument of policy that Coolidge pushed through. I think all... read more
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Can I use something besides a passport.. from canada to us? 2 AnswersYes, you can get a Nexus card, they are available to both US and Canadian Citizens. If you are a US citizen you would apply to Customs and Border Protection ... read more
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Canada Maps and Geography
Creative Commons image by "CIA World Factbook"- National Resources Canada: The Atlas of Canada
- Yahoo! Canada: Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic
- Canadian Geographic: The Canadian Atlas Online
- Wikipedia: Geography of Canada
- Collection of geographic data: Geography Network Canada
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This is what's just been protected from mining, gold and oil extraction in Canada http://bit.ly/bCquke
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New post: What Is The Equivalent Of Commodity Trading Advisor (cta) In Canada ? (http://cli.gs/EE8r8)
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Nike Store on Robson has the best Team Canada display! #van20... on Twitpic http://retwt.me/1LXJW (via @RobsonStreet)
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Fantastic Red Fur Canada Hats. With all the amazing events happening and the great red merchandise available, we have to ask a question!
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@rbutlerr7 but its 6:32 pm in michigan isnt it the same in Canada and your goin to sleep??????????
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