1. What was the population of Canada in 2002?
[ 31.4 million . ]
2. What are the two official languages in Canada?
[ English and French]
3. How long are women expected to live in Canada (life expectancy)?
[ 82.2 yrs. female. ]
4. How long are men expected to live in Canada (life expectancy)?
[ 77.1 yrs. male, ]
5. What are three types of jobs that people have in Canada (work force)?
[ Goods-producing sector: 25%, of which: Manufacturing 15%; construction 6%; agriculture 2%; natural resources 2%; utilities 1%. Service-producing sector: 75%, of which: trade 16%; health care and social assistance 10%; educational services 7%, accommodation and food services 7%; professional, scientific, and technical services 6%; finance 6%; public administration 5%; transportation and warehousing 5%; information, culture, and recreation 5%; other services 5 %; management, administrative, and other support 4%. ]
Apr 2, 2009
Assignment F.
Facts about Canada
* Canada is the second largest country in the world, with 9,971,000 square kilometres of land.
* The baseball glove was invented in Canada in 1883.
* With only three people per square kilometer, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.
* Vancouver Canada is tied with Zurich Switzerland for the highest quality of life of any city in the world.
* The world's smallest jail is believed to be in Rodney, Ontario, Canada. It is only 24.3 square meters (about 270 square feet).
* Canada has the ninth biggest economy of the world
* According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada has the highest quality of life in the world.
* Contrary to popular opinion, Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole is not owned by any country. It is believed, however, that Santa Claus is from Canada.
* Canada is the world's eighth biggest trader.
* Of all of the world's producers of natural gas, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and gold, Canada is in the top five.
* Canada is the home of many great inventions, including: basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, standard time, the television, the telephone, and the zipper.
* Canada is the fifth largest energy producer.
* Canada has the world's highest tertiary education enrolment.
* Canada is the second largest country in the world, with 9,971,000 square kilometres of land.
* The baseball glove was invented in Canada in 1883.
* With only three people per square kilometer, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.
* Vancouver Canada is tied with Zurich Switzerland for the highest quality of life of any city in the world.
* The world's smallest jail is believed to be in Rodney, Ontario, Canada. It is only 24.3 square meters (about 270 square feet).
* Canada has the ninth biggest economy of the world
* According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada has the highest quality of life in the world.
* Contrary to popular opinion, Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole is not owned by any country. It is believed, however, that Santa Claus is from Canada.
* Canada is the world's eighth biggest trader.
* Of all of the world's producers of natural gas, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and gold, Canada is in the top five.
* Canada is the home of many great inventions, including: basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, standard time, the television, the telephone, and the zipper.
* Canada is the fifth largest energy producer.
* Canada has the world's highest tertiary education enrolment.
Assignment E
I did 10 Canada quiz.
It was hard .
I got
0 to 3
You can do better than that. Try again after you do some reading up on Canada!
4 to 6
Not bad, but you might want to spend a little more time on the site!
7 - 10
Welcome to Canada! You already know quite a lot about the country
It was hard .
I got
0 to 3
You can do better than that. Try again after you do some reading up on Canada!
4 to 6
Not bad, but you might want to spend a little more time on the site!
7 - 10
Welcome to Canada! You already know quite a lot about the country
Mar 14, 2009
Assignment D
I got 100% of the question.it was easy.
1. What is the capital city of Canada?Right! Ottawa
2. What are Canada's official languages?Right! French and English
3. Canada is the second-largest country in the world. Which country is bigger?Right! Russia
4. Canada developed which of the following modern games?Right! Ice hockey
5. Canada has hosted which of the following Olympic Games?Right! Both
6. In what province do most French-Canadians live?Right! Quebec
7. What symbol is pictured in the middle of the Canadian flag?Right! Maple leaf
8. Canada's form of currency is called what?Right! The dollar
1. What is the capital city of Canada?Right! Ottawa
2. What are Canada's official languages?Right! French and English
3. Canada is the second-largest country in the world. Which country is bigger?Right! Russia
4. Canada developed which of the following modern games?Right! Ice hockey
5. Canada has hosted which of the following Olympic Games?Right! Both
6. In what province do most French-Canadians live?Right! Quebec
7. What symbol is pictured in the middle of the Canadian flag?Right! Maple leaf
8. Canada's form of currency is called what?Right! The dollar
Mar 12, 2009
Assignment C
1959:The St. Lawrence Seaway opens. The joint project between the U.S. and Canada allows cargo ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.
1982:The Charter of Rights and Freedoms becomes the law of the land. It outlines rights for all Canadians.
1999:Nunavut, once part of the Northwest Territories, becomes a self-governing Inuit territory. It is Canada's first territory to have a majority native population.
2006:Parliament passes a law that recognizes the French-speaking province of Quebec as a separate nation within Canada.
1982:The Charter of Rights and Freedoms becomes the law of the land. It outlines rights for all Canadians.
1999:Nunavut, once part of the Northwest Territories, becomes a self-governing Inuit territory. It is Canada's first territory to have a majority native population.
2006:Parliament passes a law that recognizes the French-speaking province of Quebec as a separate nation within Canada.
Assignment B
*Quebec City
Quebec City was founded in 1608 by French settlers. They enclosed the colony with walls to protect it from invasion. Today, the city has outgrown its walls, but its quaint winding streets, old stone houses and rich French culture remain. The city overlooks the St. Lawrence River, one of the world's great waterways. The river is home to rare marine wildlife such as minke whales.
*Montreal
Founded by French explorers in 1642, this city in the province of Quebec is one of the oldest in North America. It is also Canada's second largest city. The name Montreal comes from the French form of the name of the mountain, Mont-Royal, which looms above city skyscrapers. Montreal's French roots remain strong. Most of its residents speak French!
*Vancouver
The city of Vancouver is located in the province of British Columbia. The largest city in western Canada, Vancouver's downtown area has views of the mountains and is surrounded by water on three sides! About an hour and a half ferry ride from Vancouver takes visitors to Vancouver Island, where Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located. Known for its beautiful gardens, Victoria was founded as a trading post in 1843.
Quebec City was founded in 1608 by French settlers. They enclosed the colony with walls to protect it from invasion. Today, the city has outgrown its walls, but its quaint winding streets, old stone houses and rich French culture remain. The city overlooks the St. Lawrence River, one of the world's great waterways. The river is home to rare marine wildlife such as minke whales.
*Montreal
Founded by French explorers in 1642, this city in the province of Quebec is one of the oldest in North America. It is also Canada's second largest city. The name Montreal comes from the French form of the name of the mountain, Mont-Royal, which looms above city skyscrapers. Montreal's French roots remain strong. Most of its residents speak French!
*Vancouver
The city of Vancouver is located in the province of British Columbia. The largest city in western Canada, Vancouver's downtown area has views of the mountains and is surrounded by water on three sides! About an hour and a half ferry ride from Vancouver takes visitors to Vancouver Island, where Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is located. Known for its beautiful gardens, Victoria was founded as a trading post in 1843.
Mar 5, 2009
Assignment A
First location is Montreal.
Montreal has a strong arts community and a booming aerospace industry. Originally called Ville-Marie, or City of Mary, is the city is now named for Mont Real, or Mount Royal, rising in the center of the city. Montreal is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Second location is Quebec.
Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Most of the population of Quebec speaks French, which is the only official language of the province. The Chateau Frontenac, a historic hotel shown here, stands tall in the heart of Old Quebec City.
Third location is Ontario.
Ontario is home to Ottowa, Canada's capital. The province leads the country in manufacturing. Named for Lake Ontario, it is the only province that borders the Great Lakes Ontario's capital, Toronto, is the largest city in Canada.
Fourth location is Vancouber.
Located in British Columbia, Vancouver boasts beautiful mountain views and endless miles of ocean. Other outdoor attractions include Stanley Park, which draws eight million visitors each year, and The Butchart Gardens, made up of 55 acres of floral gardens. The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, nearby.
Montreal has a strong arts community and a booming aerospace industry. Originally called Ville-Marie, or City of Mary, is the city is now named for Mont Real, or Mount Royal, rising in the center of the city. Montreal is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Second location is Quebec.
Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Most of the population of Quebec speaks French, which is the only official language of the province. The Chateau Frontenac, a historic hotel shown here, stands tall in the heart of Old Quebec City.
Third location is Ontario.
Ontario is home to Ottowa, Canada's capital. The province leads the country in manufacturing. Named for Lake Ontario, it is the only province that borders the Great Lakes Ontario's capital, Toronto, is the largest city in Canada.
Fourth location is Vancouber.
Located in British Columbia, Vancouver boasts beautiful mountain views and endless miles of ocean. Other outdoor attractions include Stanley Park, which draws eight million visitors each year, and The Butchart Gardens, made up of 55 acres of floral gardens. The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, nearby.
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