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___ CanadaDestination Canada, this page is about many aspects of the North American country. Here you will find comprehensive information about Canada in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Canada and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Canada and its Provinces and Territories.
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Canada | Canadá | Kanada |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Canada Background: Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. The vast land in Northern North America is rich of natural resources, home to 41 national parks and hundreds of provincial parks, Canada is a natural playground! The United Nations ranked Canada one of the best country in the world in which to live. Canada is globally recognized for its outstanding quality of life, stable, progressive political environment and one of the healthiest economies in the world. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. border countries: United States, Greenland related countries: France, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Canada ISO Country Code: ca Actual Time: Halifax, : Fri-Nov-20 18:37 Local Time = UTC -4h Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Iqaluit: Fri-Nov-20 17:37 Local Time = UTC -5h Winnipeg: Fri-Nov-20 16:37 Local Time = UTC -6h Calgary, Yellowknife: Fri-Nov-20 15:37 Local Time = UTC -7h Vancouver: Fri-Nov-20 14:37 Local Time = UTC -8h Map of Canada's time zone anomalies. Capital City: Ottawa (pop. 1 million) Other Cities: Toronto (4.5 million), Montreal (3.4 million), Vancouver (2.0 million). Government: Type: Confederation with parliamentary democracy. Independence:1 July 1867 (from the UK). Constitution: The amended British North America Act of 1867 patriated to Canada on 17 April 1982, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and unwritten custom. (Constitution Act of 1982) Geography: Location: Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north. Area: 9.9 million sq. km. (3.8 million sq. mi.); second-largest country in the world. Terrain: as vast as the country is, it offers many different landscapes, mountains, prairies, deserts, artic tundra, glaciers, valleys, foothills, rivers and lakes. Climate: Varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Canadian(s). Population: 31.5 million GNI per capita PPP: $ 34 444 (year) Ethnic groups: British descent (28%), French descent (23%), Italian descent (3%), aboriginal peoples (2%), plus significant minorities of German, Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek, Polish and Chinese. Religions: Religion: Catholic (45%), Protestant (36%) and minorities from most of the world's major religions. Languages: English 59.3% (official), French 23.2% (official), and 53 native languages. Literacy: 97-99% of population aged 15 and over. Natural resources: Iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower. Agriculture products: Wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables; dairy products; forest products; fish. Industries: Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products; wood and paper products; fish products, petroleum and natural gas. Exports partners: USA 86.6%, Japan 2.1%, United Kingdom 1.4%, China 1.25% (2003) Imports partners: USA 60.6%, China 5.6%, Japan 4.1%, Mexico 3.63, United Kingdom 2.7% (2003) (Source: Statistics Canada 2004) Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD). |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of CanadaGovernment of Canada Site | Site du gouvernement du CanadaThe Official Canada Government Site. Governor General Represents The Queen (Queen Elizabeth II) who is the Head of State. Canadian Government Information A selective collection of links to Canadian government sites maintained by the National Library of Canada. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Homepage of the Department. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations - Mission permanente du Canada auprès des Nations Unies Canadian Embassy Washington, D.C. Canadian Embassies and Missions worldwide Address List of Canadian Diplomatic Missions Abnroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Canada Address List of Foreign Diplomatic Missions accredited to Canada. Statistics Census of Canada 2001 Census of Population, Census of Agriculture - Canada in figures. Statistics Canada Canadian statistics and more. Weather Environment Canada Canadian Weather. The Meteorological Service of Canada Canada's source for meteorological information. Maps Map
of CanadaAdministrative Map of Canada with international borders, provincial boundaries, provincial capitals, major cities, and major airports.  Google
Earth Map CanadaSearchable satellite view and map of Canada. Google
Earth Map OttawaSearchable satellite view and map of Canada's capital city. Google
Earth Map Calgary Searchable satellite view and map of Calgary City. Google
Earth Map Montreal Searchable satellite view and map of Canada's second largest city. Google
Earth Map Quebec Searchable satellite view and map of Quebec City. Google
Earth Map Toronto Searchable satellite view and map of Canada's largest city. Google
Earth Map Vancouver Searchable satellite view and map of Canada's third largest city. More Maps: Map of Canada Interactive political map of Canada. Canada Relief map Interactive relief map of Canada. Canadian Geographic Enterprises Canada à la carte - various theme maps by the Canadian Geographic Magazine. The National Atlas of Canada Geography and Maps of Canada Natural Hazards of Canada Depicts the locations, types and magnitudes of significant natural disasters that have affected Canada. Topographic Maps of Canada Clickable maps to Canada's topography. Canadian Geographical Names Interactive and authoritative source of over 350 000 official and formerly official geographical names in Canada. |
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News from Canada__NewspapersCananada Newswire Canadian News Agency. Canadian Newspaper Association With "The Ultimate Guide to (Canadian) Newspapers". The Canadian Press Canada's national news and photo wire. Canoe Canada news, sports, entertainment. The Globe and Mail News, information, commentary and interactive discussion from Canada and around the world. Politics Watch - Canada's Political Portal Provides political background information. The Toronto Star National and International News. __TV/Radio Cable Public Affairs Channel - cpac Canada's Political Channel. CBC - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Canada's national public broadcaster. CBC4Kids Science, news, music & more. CBC News Canada's Online News Resource. CBC Radio Listen to CBC Radio, Canada's National Broadcaster. CTV "CTV Inc. is Canada's pre-eminent broadcast communications company". CTV News Current news from Canada and the world. Radio Canada International Canadas Voice to the World. Radio Canada Nouvelles Canada News (in French) |
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Arts & Culture__Contemporary and Fine ArtsArt Gallery of Ontario The eighth largest art museum in North America presents 1000 years of extraordinary art. Canada Council for the Arts - Le conseil des arts du Canada An agency which fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards. (Canadian artists only) McMichael Canadian Art Collection Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by First Nations, Inuit and contemporary Canadian artists. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Fine Arts collections. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal Contemporary Québec art and international contemporary art. National Gallery of Canada Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada. Vancouver Art Gallery Contemporary art. __Culture Arts Canada A guide to cultural events by CBC. broken pencil The guide to alternative culture in Canada. CultureCanada.gc.ca A window to the best Web sites about Canadian culture, heritage, sports and recreation. Images Canada Picturing Canadian Culture. The No Name Party of Canada Dedicated to making our interests the public's interests. Radio-Canada.ca - Zone Culture A spot on cultural events (in French) Well Known People Who Happen to be Canadian Canadian Celebs. __Literature Canlit - Canadian Literature Archive Information about Canadian writers, novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists, Canadian literary organizations, magazines, publications, texts and library archives. National Archives of Canada Canada's archival heritage. The National Library of Canada National Library of Canada Home Page. __Museums Canada Aviation Museum Airplanes from the Pioneer Era until Post-1960. Canadian Museum of Civilization Virtual Museum of Canada's Civilization. Canadian Museum of Nature More than a natural history museum. Museum of Anthropology MOA Objects and expressions of human creativity. Museum of Civilization in Quebec City Site of the Human Adventure. Royal British Columbia Museum The human and natural history of British Columbia. Royal Ontario Museum The ROM will inspire wonder and build understanding of human cultures and the natural world. Royal Tyrrell Museum Canadian dinosaurs. Textile Museum of Canada The permanent collection contains more than 10 000 textiles and spans almost 2 000 years and 190 world regions. Virtual Museum of New France History of the French exploration of North America. Virtual Museum of Canada A Guide to Canadian Museums and Galleries and other cultural institutions. |
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Business & Economy__Banks and Stock Exchanges Bank of Canada Bourse de Montréal The Montréal Stock Exchange. National Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada TSX Group The Toronto Stock Exchange. __Business BusinessGateway.ca - Portaildesaffaires. BusinessGateway.ca provides a single access point to all the government services and information needed to start, run and grow a business. Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) A central resource for Canadian business information. Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canadian Economy Online Information on the Canadian economy, includes links to key Canadian economic indicators for the last ten years. Strategis - Canada's Business Information Site A guide to Canadian Business and Industries, Company Directories, Consumer Information. __Transportation _Airlines Air Canada Air Labrador First Air West Jet Air _Bus Coach Canada _Railroad British Columbia Rail GO Transit The Rocky Mountaineer Ontario Northland VIA Rail Canada |
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Destination Canada - Travel GuidesDiscover Canada: hotel, accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, nature, biking, skiing, climbing, tours and much more.About Canada Extensive information on Canada for travelers, tourists and all who are interested in Canada. Travel Canada A comprehensive travel and tourism guide to Canada by the Canadian Tourism Commission. Canadian Tourism Commission The Official Business Site of the Canadian Tourism Commission. CanadaInternational Links to government services, information and resources, for citizens of other countries. Oh Canada! Canada and Canadians. City Guides Ottawa The Official Website of Canadas Capital. Ottawa SmartCapital gateway Online services for all sectors of the City of Ottawa. Toronto Toronto's official website. Montreal The city of Montreal. Vancouver Official Vancouver website. The
Canadian Provinces and Territoriesmore links and travel information on Canada and its Provinces and Territories: the ten provinces and three territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. __ Canada Reference Canada's Digital Collections Home to hundreds of Web sites about Canada produced by thousands of young Canadians. Canadian Information By Subject An information service developed by the National Library of Canada to provide links to information about Canada. Canadian Social Research Links A collection of Canadian and US related Social Research Links. Canadian Studies A Guide to the Sources by John D. Blackwell. |
 Montréal skyline from the Old Port Photo: © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin |
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Education, Science & ResearchAssociation of Universities and Colleges of CanadaUp-to-date information on Canadian higher education. Canadian Communities Atlas Project An Internet based network of Community Atlases that will be accessible to schools and the world. Canadian Education on the Web Canada's SchoolNet Designed to promote the effective use of information technology amongst Canadians by helping Canadian schools and public libraries connect to the Internet. Canadian Virtual University - Université Virtuelle Canadienne A partnership of universities across Canada, committed to delivering university-level programs that can be completed from anywhere in the country or beyond. Community Learning Network Designed to help K-12 teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. 265 menu pages with more than 5,800 annotated links to free resources on educational WWW sites. Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences HSSFC promotes teaching, research, and scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. Study in Canada Informational site on educational studies in Canada. Teaching & Learning About Canada Information and links dealing with Canadian Geography, History, Politics, Society, Culture and Wildlife, Time Zones, Graphs and Tables and much more. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Social sciences and humanities. Science Canada Centre for Remote Sensing (CCRS) Canada from space - plus a remote sensing tutorial. - Tour Canada from Space CCRS Images of Canada. Canadian Space Agency Be prepared for the future. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society Société géographique royale du Canada. National Museum of Science and Technology National Research Council Canada's premier science and technology research organization. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada The national instrument for making strategic investments in Canada's capability in science and technology. Ontario Science Centre |
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EnvironmentEnvironment Canada's Green LaneEnvironment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane TM helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making. Canadian Biodiversity Canadian Biodiversity Information Network Official information site of Biodiversity in Canada. The Canadian Biodiversity Web Site Site about biodiversity and especially Canada's biodiversity. Canadian landscapes and landforms Parks Canada A guide to Canadian National Historic Sites and National Parks. Canadian Landscapes A great collection of photos of Canadian landscapes and landforms. Nature Conservation Nature Canada Site of Nature Canada, one of Canada's leading conservation groups. Oceans Canadian Waters Web site about Canada’s oceans and fish habitat by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Wildlife Canadian Wildlife Federation The Hinterland Who's Who - Canadian Wildlife Service Created in the early 1960s to interest the public in wildlife conservation, now online. Space for Species Monitor the movements of the eider, caribou, peregrine falcon, polar bear, and leatherback seaturtle using space technology. Canadian Museum of Nature More than a natural history museum. |
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HistoryLibrary and Archives CanadaOnline access to resources, services and the collection of the Library and Archives Canada. Canadian Genealogy and History Links A listing of genealogical and historical web sites. Canadian Heritage Gallery A collection of historical Canadiana. Canadian Heritage Information Network Gateway to museums, galleries, and heritage information. CBC Archives The site provides a timeline and radio and television clips from the archives of the CBC about Canada's newer history. Historical Atlas of Canada An Online Learning Project. HistoryLands Canadian Heritage Sites. Mapping Canada Wander through the history of Canada and watch the map of the country transform. Online Resources for Canadian Heritage Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage. |
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First NationsAssembly of First Nations - Assemblée des Premières NationsCanadian The national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. American
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Searchcanada.comCanadian search engine and Canadian news. CanLinks Directory of Web resources relevant to Canadian Studies. Maple Square A Canadian Internet Directory. Sympatico.ca Search and news engine. La Toile du Québec Canadian index in French. VRL - The Virtual Reference Library Canadian and international links selected by the VRL staff, Toronto Public Library. Newsgroup of Canada misc.immigration.canada soc.culture.canada Additional Information on CanadaBBC News Country Profile: CanadaGovernments on the WWW: Canada Open Directory Project: Canada Wikipedia: Canada The World Factbook -- Canada |
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