I.A Brief Introduction The Canadian Identity (What makes a Canadian Canadian?) Bilingualism-English and French Multiculturalism -diverse cultural makeup Historical links with the Great Britain Close and intimate relations with the U.S. (difficult to generalize and define)
I. A Brief Introduction The Canadian Identity (What makes a Canadian Canadian?) • Bilingualism – English and French • Multiculturalism – diverse cultural makeup • Historical links with the Great Britain • Close and intimate relations with the U.S. (difficult to generalize and define)
II.The Regions of Canada the second largest country after Russia 10 provinces and 3 territories ·“from sea to sea”(the Pacific,the Atlantic) the longest undefended national border (with the U.S.)
II. The Regions of Canada • the second largest country after Russia • 10 provinces and 3 territories • “from sea to sea” (the Pacific, the Atlantic) • the longest undefended national border (with the U.S.)
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II.The Regions of Canada ·The North -“the land of mid-night sun” --3 territories:the Yukon, the Northwest Territories the Nunavut -the Inuits,cold weather --traditional economy (hunting and trapping animals) --"the Gold Rush"(late 1800s;the Yukon) --oil and gas deposits
II. The Regions of Canada • The North -- “the land of mid-night sun” -- 3 territories: the Yukon, the Northwest Territories the Nunavut -- the Inuits, cold weather -- traditional economy (hunting and trapping animals) -- “the Gold Rush” (late 1800s; the Yukon) -- oil and gas deposits