Canada
By: Stone Richardson
Language
Both English and French are official languages.
Introduction to Canada
Interesting Facts
Canada is the second largest country in the world; only Russia is larger.
Canada has more pine trees than any other country.
Regions in the north have an arctic climate, and very few people live there. The ground there never thaws! Winters see the sun only a few hours each day, but during the summer, the sun shines long into the night.
Sports
Hockey is the most popular sport in Canada. Wayne Gretzky, one of the best hockey players ever, is Canadian. Canadians also play a game called curling.
Money
Canada has one of the strongest economies in the world. It is a leader in the production of gold, uranium, lead, oil, natural gas, wood pulp, and timber-related products.
Education
Most kids start school when they’re about five or six years old. Many students finish after the 12th grade.
Hoildays
Canadians celebrate New Year’s Day, Labor Day, and Christmas, among others.
Mountiees
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
Other Facts
Canada is the second largest country in the world; only Russia is larger.
Canadian National Anthem
Common Loon
The national bird is the common loon, which is a waterbird. It can be found on Canada’s one-dollar coins, which are called loonies.
Bibliography
Culture Grams
Youtube.com
World Book
Michael Hurley