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Canada is the second largest country in the world. It covers the northern part of North America and its total area is 9,975,000 square kilometres. Canada's only neighbour is the USA. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. Toronto and Montreal are the largest urban areas.

Canada's motto, "From Sea to Sea", is appropriate because the country is bounded by three oceans – the Pacific, the Arctic and the Atlantic.

Canada's name comes from an Indian word "kanata", which means "village". The first French settlers used the Indian name for the colony, but the official name was "New France". When the area came under the British rule in 1897, the new country was called the Dominion of Canada, or simply Canada. The national symbol of Canada is a maple leaf.

Compared with other large countries, Canada has a small population, only about 27,300,000. The country, however, is one of the world’s most prosperous. Canadians have achieved a high standard of living.

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, and Queen Elizabeth II is its official head of state. Although the Queen holds this high position, she doesn't rule. She serves as a symbol of British tradition. Her representative in Canada is the Governor General. The Governor's duties are limited to symbolic, mostly ceremonial acts.

The real power belongs to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet. The Canadian Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Commons and the Senate.

There are two official languages in the country: English and French.

The largest rivers are the Nelson, the Ottawa, the Mackenzie, the Yukon and the St. Lawrence River. The largest lakes are the Great Bear Lake and the Great Slave Lake. Niagara Falls are the most splendid sight in the world.

Canada has a lot of high mountains. The highest peak of Canada is Mountain Logan with height of 5959 m.

Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals.it is rich in the following natural resourses: non-ferrows metals, uranium, oil, natural gas, coal.

Canadian industries produce cars, airlines, lokomotives, snow-removal machines, sea vessels and agricultural equipment. The most developed industries are timber, mining, chemical, meat and milk and food industries. Fishing is also one of the prosperous industries.

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