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加拿大英文简介-An Introduction to Canada
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Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Canada's common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world.
Canada occupies a major northern portion of North America, sharing the land borders with the contiguous United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lays the Arctic Ocean. By total area (including its waters), Canada is the second-largest country in the world, after Russia. By land area, Canada ranks fourth.
Canada has one third of the world's supply of fresh water. There are five great lakes in the south, and there are many others, especially in the north. Most of the electricity is produced by water. The country has a great deal of coal, oil and natural gas, and these are all exploited for
energy. Much of the country is covered by forests, and wood is cut and sold all over the world. Canada is also the world's biggest producer of the kind of paper which is used for newspapers. Fishing is also very important for Canadians. Fish from east and west coasts is sold to many
other countries.
The Niagara Falls is
the most powerful waterfalls in North America. These voluminous waterfalls are situated on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario and forms the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The Niagara Falls is renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power.
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park, established in 1885 in the Rocky Mountains. The park, located 110–180 kilometers west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, encompasses 6,641 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, with numerous glaciers and ice fields,
dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes.
The scarlet of the maples
can shake me like a cry,
Of bugles going by.
Bliss Carman
The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, and is the most widely recognized national symbol of Canada
Introduction to Canada
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Name
Canada (English / French: Canada). Canada was founded early official full name is the dominion of Canada (English: The Dominion of Canada in French: Le Dominion du Canada). In 1535, two Indian youths told Jacques Cartier to
"kanata" line, they were referring to the斯塔达科纳(Stadacona) villages. kanata is the Huron-Iroquois language, which means village or place of residence Billiton. However, due to the lack of specific names in the region, Cartier will be called
"Canada" (Canada), not only refers to斯塔达科纳(now Quebec City), also includes part of the Great Council of Chiefs Donnacona all areas. Since then, the
"Canada" was covered by a substantial increase in size of the territory: According to the map in 1547, the St. Lawrence River (St. Lawrence River) are in northern Canada.
Cartier is also the St. Lawrence River known as the "Canadian River (rivière de Canada)", the name has been used to the early 17th century. To 1616, although the region as a whole has been named as the new French (la Nouvelle France), but the Canadian rivers and (Gulf of St. Lawrence) of coastal land still known as Canada.
Explorers and fur traders in the region soon to the western and southern expansion of the territory of Canada also expanding. Early 18th century,
"Canada" covers the central and western United States all the land, the south has been extended to the present location in Louisiana.
When Quebec in 1791 was divided into Upper Canada (Upper Canada) and Lower Canada (Lower Canada) colony, "Canada" was the official opening of the first. Up and down Canada in the re-unification of the province in Canada (Province of Canada). Federation was established, will be named the new country of Canada. Flag
for a rectangular shape, length and width ratio of 2:1. Face of the flag from left to right by the red, white and red of the red vertical rectangle on both sides on behalf of the and white square symbol of Canada's vast
territory. denote an angle of 11 red maple leaves. is Canada's national tree, is also a national symbol of Canada.
National Emblem
for the shield emblem. to develop, design for the coat of the middle, the lower face shield for a three leaves; the upper part of the four-Photo case are as follows: three golden lion, a vertical Red Lion, a harp and three lilies were a symbol of Canadian in history and the link between. Shield logo has a lion on a red Maple Leaf holding both the national symbol of Canada, also expressed during the First World War, Canada's condolences to the victims. Lions on top for a golden crown, a symbol of the British Queen is Canada's head of state. Coat of the left side of the Lions holding the national flag of the United Kingdom, the right side of the original
Unicorn holding Citigroup Lily of France. At the bottom of the sash with the Latin words "from the ocean to the ocean," said Canada's geographic location - the west by the Pacific Ocean, east Atlantic.
Maxims
A Mari Usque Ad Mare
National Anthem
"(O Canada) and" "(God Save The Queen). "Oh! Canada "by the card edge沙拉瓦雷composer, lyricist Tire贝西卢Arab Dorf, was first performed in 1880. Only the original lyrics of the national anthem in French, in 1908, Robert斯坦利维尔wrote a word of English. July 1, 1980 the Government of Canada announced the "Oh! Canada "as the official national anthem, and in the capital Ottawa, the national anthem, naming ceremony.
Therefore, Canada's national anthem in English and French lyrics. "God Save the Queen" is a British and the of the Royal carols. Capital
(English: City of Ottawa French: Ville d'Ottawa). Is located in covering an area of 4662 square kilometers. Population of 812,129 (in 2006, the Canadian city of paragraph 4).
Largest city
(English: City of Toronto). The provincial capital of Ontario, Canada, the first major cities and financial centers, is also a Canadian English-regional economic and cultural center. Population 2,503,281 (2006).
Major cities
(Montréal), (Ville du Québec), (Vancouver), (Calgary), (Edmonton) and so on.
Language
The official language is Have been in languages including all the first national language.
National political figures
Head of State (HM Queen Elizabeth II); Governor (Michaëlle Jean), 2005 on 27 years 9 sworn; Minister 蒂芬哈珀 (Stephen Harper), 2006 years 1 office.
Independent
By July 1, 1867 the British North America Acts, the British North American
colonies composed of a single Canadian Federation, the Canadian Constitution has been the United Kingdom are based on this law; December 11, the passed the "Westminster Special Act "(Statute of Westminster), this law that the dominion have the right to enact laws on its own without waiting for
parliamentary approval, as stipulated in the colonial dominion of Canada, although Canada is an internationally recognized independent country, this special
relationship between the dominion has been there; April 17, 1982, Canada's new constitution passed by Congress and endorsed by the British Parliament passed the Abolition of the old constitution, Canada to the July 1 Dominion Day was renamed Canada Day (National Day), Canada truly complete independence. National Day
(Canada Day): 7
Land area
9.98467 million square kilometers (World countries and regions in the first two, Water area accounting for 8.92 percent.
Population
32,623,000 (in 2008, the world countries and regions in the first 36). Population density of 3.2 people / square kilometers (World countries and regions in the first 219). Anglo-residents accounted for 42%, French residents accounted for about 26.7 percent, other 13% of European descent, indigenous peoples Métis and or about 3 percent, and the rest of Latin America, origin, such as. One ethnic Chinese population in Canada accounted for 3.5 percent of the total population, has become Canada's largest ethnic minorities, namely, and indigenous ethnic groups other than the largest. 25 percent ethnic Chinese population are native-born in Canada, and the rest mostly from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Catholic residents accounted for 47.3 percent,
Christians accounted for 41.2 percent Protestant.
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1165 billion countries and regions in the first 11). Per capita GDP 35600 dollars (the world's countries and regions in the first 10).
Gross Domestic Product (nominal)
1089 billion U.S. dollars (World countries and regions in the first eight). Per capita GDP 32614 dollars (the world's countries and regions in the first 16). Human Development Index
0.961 (high, the world's countries and regions in the first four)
Currency
(Canadian dollar, CAD). 1 yuan = 100 cents. Denomination banknotes have 2,5,10,20,50,100,1000 million. 2 yuan banknotes in circulation at present to withdraw from the market, there is rare for the precious collection. Canadian dollars from the Bank of Canada (Bank of Canada) issue.
Time
Canada is divided into six when (East eight districts) to 24:00 pm, Canada respectively:{canada,introduction}.
Time Zone (West four districts, such as 12:30 Atlantic Time Zone (West four districts, such as 12:00
Eastern time zone (West five areas such as Ottawa) 11:00
time zone (West of six areas, such as Winnipeg) 10:00
time zone (West seven areas such as 09:00
Pacific time zone (West eight districts, such as Vancouver) 08:00
Canada's six time zones 4.5 hours time difference between East and West. Under normal circumstances, Vancouver 16 hours later than Beijing; Canada in March in the first one Sunday in November to the first one to implement daylight saving time Sunday, the time allocated to fast for one hour.{canada,introduction}.
Administrative division
<SPAN onmouseover=_tipon(this) onmouseout=_tipoff()><SPAN class=google-src-text style="DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left">加拿大国会大厦</SPAN> Canada Capitol</SPAN> Canada is divided into ten provinces and three regions. Province possesses obtained from the federal government a considerable degree of autonomy, and the SAR is relatively small. Each province and territory has a unicameral parliament. (English, French: Alberta, the establishment of the year: in 1905, the capital: Edmonton)
(English: British Columbia, French: Colombie-Britannique, adding Year: 1871, the capital: Victoria)
(English, French: Manitoba, joined the Year for 1870, the capital: Winnipeg)
(English: Newfoundland and Labrador, French: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, joined the Year: in 1949, the capital: St. John's)
(English: New Brunswick, French: Nouveau-Brunswick, joined the Year: in 1867, the capital: Federicton)
(English: Northwest Territories, French: Territoires du Nord-Ouest, adding Year: 1870, the capital: Yellowknife)
(English: Nova Scotia, French: Nouvelle-Écosse, adding Year: 1867, the capital: Halifax)
(English, French: Nunavut, in 1999, separate from the NT capital: Iqaluit) (English, French: Ontario, joined the Year: in 1867, the capital: Toronto) (English: Prince Edward Island, French: Île-du-Prince-Édouard, adding Year: 1873, the capital: Charlottetown)
(French: Québec, English: Quebec, joined the Year for 1867, the capital: Quebec City)
(English, French: Saskatchewan, the establishment of the year: in 1905, the capital: Regina)
(English, French: Yukon Territory, to join the year: in 1898, the capital: Whitehorse)
State Tree
An Introduction to Canada
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An Introduction to Canada
Basic Facts and Figures{canada,introduction}.
● Ottawa is the capital
● There are 10 provinces and 3 territories
● Became a country in 1867
● The maple leaf is the national symbol
● The Principle Minister is Stephen Harper
● Two official languages: French and English
● Currency: Canadian dollar
● $1 CAD=6.25 RMB (September 2009)
● Second largest country in the world by area
● Has 6 time zones/ China has one
● 34 million people(2009)(36th in the world)
● Main cities: Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal
Canadian Social Security
● Basic health care, with the exception of detail service is free
● Canada also has an extensive social security network, including
—old age person: The government gave old people money
—a family allowance: The government gave every child who under 18 money —employment insurance: If someone lose job, the government will pay if they are looking for new job.
—welfare
Canadian Education
● Education is the responsibility of each province and territory
● Generally, children between the ages of six and sixteen must attend school ● Younger children go to elementary school (Grade 1 to Grade 8) while preteens and teenagers go to secondary school or “high school” (Grade 9 to Grade 11)
● Kindergarten, or pre school, is not mandatory
● The school year runs from September to June
● Normally, children go to school 5 days per week for 6 hours per day ● There are four different types of schools:
—public (free)
—separate (religion is taught)
—private
—home schooling (parents teach children at home
They all have to use the same material
● Academic high schools prepare students for university or college
● Vocational high schools prepare students to enter the workforce or study a trade
● Universities grant undergraduate and graduate degrees in academic area ● Colleges generally offer vocational based education and grant certificates or diplomas: giving you skills to get a job
● Career colleges focus on one area and may be privately owned, but need to be certified to grant credentials
Canadian Economy
● Canada is a country of natural resources
● The principle natural resources are natural gas, oil, gold coal, copper, iron ore, nickel, potash, uranium and zinc, along with wood and water
● Canada’s leading exports are automobile vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, high-technology products, oil, natural gas, metals, and forest and farm products
Canadian Sports & Leisure
● Canada’s most popular sports include swimming, ice hockey, cross-country and alpine skiing（山上往下滑的滑雪）, baseball, tennis, basketball and golf ● Ice hockey and lacrosse are Canada’s national sports
Being Canadian
● What does it mean to be Canadian?
● Canadian try to differentiate themselves from Americans
● In general, Canadians are more reserved and polite
● Canadians take matters of etiquette more seriously
● Please, thank you, I’m sorry , you’re welcome, excuse me
Canadian Culture
● Meeting for the first time shake hands and introduce yourself
● Shake hands firmly when meeting or departing
● Eye contact is important throughout a conversation: show honest and interested
● In Quebec kissing on the cheeks is quite common: first right, usually three times
● Use family name and appreciate title until you are invited to use their first names
● Punctually is important for business and social occasions
● Canadians get down to business quickly
● Meetings are generally well organized and pleasantries are dispensed with quickly
● A premium is placed on time
Canadian Etiquette
● Remove your hat or head covering when entering a room if you’re a man ● Take off your shoes when entering a home
● Be conservative, at least at first, and be respectful and formal until you know otherwise
● When in a restaurant/ store/ bank and another customer is being served do not interrupt
● Stand in a queue and wait your turn, don’t bud
● When entering a building let the people who are existing go first
● When entering a building hold the door open for the people behind you
● One should attempt to suppress yawning in polite company concealing the mouth with the hand, to avoid appearing bored
● Blowing one’s nose should be done into a tissue or handkerchief, and never while eating
Dinning
● Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants. It is customary to tip 15% on the total bill before tax, 20% for exceptional service
● Don’t talk when your mouth is full of food
● Chewing with one’s mouth open, slurping or making excessive noise while eating are all considered impolite
● It is polite to avoid eating before others are ready to begin
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