Flashcards on Canada: A Comprehensive Overview
Canada: A Comprehensive Overview | Geography, History, Culture
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Card 1
Question: Where is Canada located on the American continent?
Answer: In the north of the American continent.
Card 2
Question: Which country shares the world’s longest undefended border with Canada, and what features make up that border?
Answer: The United States; the border is made up of mountains, prairies and the Great Lakes.
Card 3
Question: What is Canada's size ranking in the world and what is its capital?
Answer: Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia). The capital is Ottawa.
Card 4
Question: What is the origin of the word "Canada"?
Answer: It comes from the native word "kanata," meaning a village; European map makers later used the word "Canada."
Card 5
Question: Why are the years 1759 and 1867 important in Canadian history?
Answer: In 1759 Canada became an English colony; in 1867 Canada became an independent country.
Card 6
Question: Which provinces were the founding provinces of Canada in 1867?
Answer: Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Card 7
Question: How is Canada administratively divided today?
Answer: Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories.
Card 8
Question: What is the newest Canadian territory, when was it created, and who primarily inhabits it?
Answer: Nunavut; created in 1999; inhabited by Inuits (Eskimos).
Card 9
Question: Who is the head of state of Canada and how is that role represented locally?
Answer: The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II of England, represented in Canada by a Governor General.
Card 10
Question: Who actually governs Canada in practice?
Answer: The Prime Minister and his government govern the country in practice.