Flashcards on Canada: Geography, Politics, and Economy
Canada: Geography, Politics, and Economy Overview for Students
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Canada (Geography and General Facts)
33 cards
Card 1
Question: What type of government does Canada have and how many provinces and territories does it include?
Answer: Canada is a federal government with 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Card 2
Question: Who is the head of state of Canada and who represents them in the country?
Answer: The head of state is King Charles III, represented in Canada by the Governor General.
Card 3
Question: What is Canada's approximate population and how does its population compare to its size?
Answer: About 37 million; Canada is very large in area but has a relatively small population.
Card 4
Question: What are the capital and the largest city of Canada?
Answer: Capital: Ottawa. Largest city: Toronto.
Card 5
Question: What are the two official languages of Canada?
Answer: French and English.
Card 6
Question: Which countries and waters border Canada to the south, east, and west?
Answer: South: United States (longest undefended border); East: Atlantic Ocean; West: Pacific Ocean.
Card 7
Question: Name Canada’s three territories.
Answer: Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut.
Card 8
Question: Name four Canadian provinces listed in the content.
Answer: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec.
Card 9
Question: Which large islands are mentioned in the west, east, and north of Canada?
Answer: West: Vancouver Island; East: Nova Scotia and Newfoundland (New Scotland and Newfoundland); North: Victoria and Baffin Islands.
Card 10
Question: How is Canada's landscape divided across east, central, and west regions?
Answer: East: hills and mountains; Central: plains; West: Rocky Mountains.