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Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a federal system, a parliamentary government, and strong democratic traditions. The 1982 Charter of Rights guarantees basic rights in many areas. Queen Elizabeth II, as Queen of Canada, serves as a symbol of the nation's unity. She appoints a governor general, who serves as her representative in Canada, on the...
The United States and Canada enjoy an economic partnership unique in the world. The two nations share the world rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in each country. In 2005, total merchandise trade between the two countries (FOB basis) was $483 billion, translating into over $1.2 billion in goods...
The culture of the English-speaking Canadian people is a blend of British and American influences; that of the French-speaking people blends French and American influences. In general, the way of life, family structure, cuisine, and dress are closer to those of the United States than to those of Britain or France. Canada has become a cultural mosaic...
Canada may have been populated as early as 10,000 years ago, according to carbon-dating of remains found by archeologists. It is believed that travel between Asia and Alaska took place during an ice age when a land bridge formed through the Bering Strait. Many diverse ethnic and cultural indigenous groups formed throughout Canada, the most well-known...
Location: Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific Ocean, north of the conterminous US Geographic coordinates: 60 00 N, 95 00 W Map references: North America Area: total: 9,976,140 sq km land: 9,220,970 sq km water: 755,170 sq km Area #151;comparative: slightly larger than the US Land boundaries: total: 8,893 km border...
Of Canada's 29 million people, 80% live within 160 kilometers (100 mi.) of the U.S. border, and half live in the southeastern part of the country near the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. The population of Canada is less than three people per square kilometer. Canada's more than 6 million French-speaking citizens are primarily descendants of...
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