Canada is a country in North America with only one border (the U.S.). It is the second largest country in the world. With an area of nearly 10 million km ² and nearly 35 million residents, the state has a population density of 3.3 ² Einohnern per km. Canada has two official languages: English and French. Payment will be made with the Canadian dollar. The country is divided into ten provinces and three territories.

Canada is characterized by untrschiedlichen climates. From the Arctic to the temperate climate, everything is represented. Mostly there are long and cold winters and short, hot summers. The country is characterized by very large natural areas. In Arctic waters even walruses and polar bears have their home. In the somewhat milder zones are located mainly gulls, brown bears and beavers.

In the state earlier tribes of Indians lived. Only a few of these Indian tribes are still available today in Canada. By Kollonialisierung the French Indigenous Peoples have been displaced and on.
In the major cities of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto are now living the "typical American." Many in this country of immigration have their roots in Germany, France or Britain. The religion of the Canadians is mixed. Through the many different influences to live together Catholics, Hindus, Jews and Muslims. There Ureinflüsse by Indian tribe peoples are only rarely. Also culture, music and art is characterized by the europäoischen influence. Bryan Adams and Avril Lavigne are just two examples of successful Canadians who have achieved worldwide fame.
Canada is characterized federalists, there are no uniform education system in the country. Provinces and territories are responsible for the formation itself. The school itself is free, however, tuition fees at universities are required.

The State of Canada is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by Queen Elizabeth II, a parliamentary democracy, Canada is managed as a federal state. As in Germany, here is the Supreme Court the final authority and decisive. The size of the country there are however many differences and differences of laws. Despite a place in the meantime independence until today a close cooperation with the United Kingdom and France. The state is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Because many natural resources there is a disproportionately high percentage of primary production. The country has with the world's largest oil reserves and trees.

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