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An Introduction to Canada
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Its paramount political problem continues to be the relationship of the province of Quebec, with its French-speaking residents and unique culture, to the remainder of the country.
Map of Canada ( Location ) : 60 00 N, 95 00 W, Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous US.
For additional reports and educational information specific to Canada, refer to the Country Info menubar to the upper right.
The Canadian Flag
Two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half width), with white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square; the official colors of Canada are red and white.
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Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.
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Some interesting facts and figures about Canada.
Pop Growth Rate / Year:
• 0.92%
Avg. Life Expectancy:
• 76.59 yrs - Male
• 83.5 yrs - Female
Phone Lines:
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19,950,900 (2003)
Televisions:
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21.5 million (1997)
Radios:
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32,300,000 (1997)
Internet Code:
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.ca
Did you know ... People from Canada are called Canadians
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