Канада является второй по величине страной в мире после России. Канада — страна огромных расстояний и богатой природной красоты. В Канаде самая длинная береговая линия. Семьдесят пять процентов побережья Канады находятся в Арктическом океане, а остальные — в Тихом и Атлантическом океанах. Хотя большая часть Канады состоит из лесов, она также имеет множество озер, гор, прерий и малонаселенных арктических районов. Канада известна своим обширным, нетронутым ландшафтом и своим многокультурным наследием.
Канада — общие сведения
Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. Canada is a land of vast distances and rich natural beauty. Canada has the longest coastline. Seventy-five percent of Canada’s coastline is on the Arctic ocean, with the remainder on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Although most of Canada consists of forests, it also has many lakes, mountains, prairies and sparsely populated arctic areas. Canada is known for its vast, untouched landscape, and its multicultural heritage.
Канаде всего 150 лет, но это наиболее пригодная для жизни страна
Despite the fact that Canada has become a country only 150 years ago, it has earned respect on the international stage and is considered to be one of the wealthiest, least corrupt and most livable country on earth.
Популяция
Canada has the population of about 34 million, most of them living within 200 km of the US-Canada border. Large areas further north are quite sparsely populated and some are nearly uninhabited wilderness.
Политика
Queen Elizabeth remains the nominal head of state. Canada is a constitutional monarchy, but the roles of the Queen and her representatives are largely ceremonial. The Canadian parliament is based on the British Westminster system, with a lower House of Commons, and an upper Senate. The head of government is the Prime Minister. Each province has its own government.
Языки
English and French are two official languages in Canada. Over 20% of Canadians (mostly in Quebec) speak French as a first language.
Although many immigrants and Canada’s native peoples can speak their own languages. All services are required by law to be available in both official languages.
Canada is very much a multicultural country, especially in the main cities. Immigrants have come from all over the world, and many cities have whole districts dominated by specific immigrant groups, such as Chinatown, Little Italy and so on.
Канада — очень многонациональная страна, особенно в основных городах. Иммигранты приехали со всего мира, и во многих городах есть целые районы, в которых доминируют конкретные иммигрантские группы, такие как Китайский квартал, Маленькая Италия и так далее.
Столица Канады
There are many beautiful modern cities in Canada, each of them is special and attractive to tourists. Ottawa is a Canada’s capital, this city has many national government monuments like Parliament Hill, many major museums like the National Gallery, cool urban districts like the ByWard Market, and great old architecture.
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