Canada. Country business map

Слайд 2

Official name: Canada. Form of government: federal parliamentary state with two

Official name: Canada. Form of government: federal parliamentary state with two

legislative chambers (Senate - 104 members, House of Commons - 301). Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II (also of Great Britain). Representative of the Head of State: Governor General David Lloyd Johnston Head of government: Prime Minister Stephen Harper Capital: Ottawa. Official languages: French and English. Official religion: Catholicism International organizations: NATO (since 1949), Commonwealth of Nations, APEC, G8 Canada is a constitutional monarchy, in fact - a federal democratic state with a parliamentary form of government.

Country business map

Слайд 3

The flag of Canada is one of the state symbols of

The flag of Canada is one of the state symbols of

the country. It is a rectangular red cloth with a white square in the middle, on which is placed the image of an eleven-pointed red maple leaf. The width of the flag relates to its length as 1: 2. The flag was adopted in 1965.

Flag

Слайд 4

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in

all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Anthem of Canada

Слайд 5

Canada occupies 2nd place in terms of area, after Russia Washed

Canada occupies 2nd place in terms of area, after Russia Washed

by the waters of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans Borders the United States of America in the south and west

Geographical position

Слайд 6

Canada is a multinational country. Two ethnic groups predominate: Anglo-Canadians (40%)

Canada is a multinational country. Two ethnic groups predominate: Anglo-Canadians (40%)

and French-Canadians (27%). Indigenous population: Eskimos, Indians. The bulk of the population (about 90%) is located in the south of Canada. In the north, the focal type of settlement prevails. Population growth is associated with migrations.

Population

Слайд 7

Agriculture is most developed on the chernozem soils of the steppes

Agriculture is most developed on the chernozem soils of the steppes

of the Great Plains. They grow wheat, corn, and livestock.

Agriculture

Слайд 8

Canada is a highly developed country with a market economy that

Canada is a highly developed country with a market economy that

has reached post-industrial development. It is part of the "Big Seven" of Western countries and the NAFTA integration group. In the world economy, MGRT has its own "face", which is determined by 4 groups of industries her international specialization.

Economy of Canada

Слайд 9

In everyday dishes of Canadians there are dishes made from natural

In everyday dishes of Canadians there are dishes made from natural

meat such as steak, roast beef, langeta. A rather "successful" Canadian dish is fillet brochette (pieces of fillet, bacon, mushrooms and onions skewered on a skewer and fried on a spit). The first courses of Canadian cuisine include mashed soups made from vegetables, cauliflower, pumpkin, tomato and broths with croutons, noodles, and herbs. The most popular dishes in Canada are pumpkin soup and maple syrup.

National cuisine of Canada

Слайд 10

The clothes of Canadians resemble Russian or European ones, it is

The clothes of Canadians resemble Russian or European ones, it is

allowed to wear clothes of your choice and taste. Winters are cold, from June to August, residents wear sandals, shorts and other light clothing, in windy and rainy autumn - raincoats and jackets with sweaters.

Canadians Clothing

Слайд 11

The National War Memorial is a monument at Confederation Square in

The National War Memorial is a monument at Confederation Square in

Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Inaugurated on May 21, 1939 by King George VI. The memorial was originally dedicated to the participants and victims of the First World War. Since 1982, the monument has also become a monument to Canadians who fell for their homeland during World War II and the Korean War.

Architectural landmarks of Canada

Слайд 12

The list of federal holidays in the country is rather modest.

The list of federal holidays in the country is rather modest.

There are almost no public holidays in Canada as Obedience Day and Holy Monday are also working days. Non-working days in the country are from December 25th to January 1st. New Year - January 1 Good Friday - the date depends on the calendar of church holidays Easter Monday - the date depends on the calendar of the church holidays Queen Victoria Day on May 24 Canada Day - July 1 First Monday in August (names may vary) - August 7 Labor Day - First Monday in September - 4 September Thanksgiving - October 9 Christmas Day - December 25-26.

Customs and traditions and holidays