Virtual journey in Canada

Август 8, 2022

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Virtual journey in Canada

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2. PROJECT PASSPORT: Project name: «Virtual tour of Canada» Objective of the project: Explore the country of
3. About the country Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. Area - 9984 thousand
4. Population of Canada Canada is relatively sparsely populated. The population density (about 3.5 people per 1
5. Symbols of Canada The flag symbolizes the two oceans washing the shores of Canada, and the
6. Culture Many elements of Canadian culture are very similar to US culture, including film, television, clothing,
7. Geography Canada occupies almost the entire northern half of the mainland of North America and the
8. Great Lakes The Great Lakes are a system of freshwater lakes in North America, the United
9. Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is the common name for three waterfalls on the Niagara River, which
10. State-political structure Canada is a member state of the British Commonwealth, and formally the head of
11. Toronto is Canada's largest city, located at the crossroads of water and land routes. Population -
12. Toronto
13. Montreal is the oldest city in the country and the largest city in the province of
14. Vancouver is located in southwestern Canada, on the border with the United States. The population of
15. Population - 1,230,248 people. According to 2002 data, Calgary ranks 31st in terms of living standards
16. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Ottawa is the fourth largest city in the country and
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PROJECT PASSPORT:
Project name: «Virtual tour of Canada»
Objective of the project: Explore

the country of Canada by taking a virtual trip. Get acquainted with the sights, structure, culture, education and economy of the country.
Project type: Individual.
Educational area: Social and personal development.
Academic discipline: English language.
Research methods: • Methods of operation (study of literature and results of activities). • Methods of operation (analysis, synthesis, analogy, concretization, study of literature and results of activities). • Methods of operation (analyze research data).
Project presentation form: abstract; presentation.
Educational and cultural institutions on the basis of which projects are carried out: the base of the college.

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About the country
Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
Area

- 9984 thousand square meters. km. (second place in the world).
It is washed by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans.
It borders the USA, Denmark and France.
The population is 34 million people.
The capital is Ottawa.
It is a federal state consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Official languages: English and French.
Economy: diversified, based on rich natural resources and trade.

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Population of Canada
Canada is relatively sparsely populated. The population density (about

3.5 people per 1 km²) is one of the lowest in the world.
The population of Canada is about 34 million people.
The most populated area of the country is the Quebec-Windsor corridor along the flat banks of the St. Lawrence River and in the southeast of the Great Lakes.
The bulk of the population are the descendants of immigrants from Europe: Anglo-Saxons, French Canadians, Germans, Italians, Ukrainians, Dutch, etc.
The indigenous population - Indians and Eskimos - were pushed north during colonization.

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Symbols of Canada
The flag symbolizes the two oceans washing the shores

of Canada, and the country enclosed between them. The maple leaf should emphasize the unity of the nation.

The coat of arms of Canada includes the heraldic symbols of several territories. The drawing pays tribute to the rich history of the country and proclaims the unity of the nation with a diverse cultural heritage.

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Culture
Many elements of Canadian culture are very similar to US culture,

including film, television, clothing, housing, private transportation, consumer goods, and food. Despite this, Canada has its own unique culture.
To celebrate Canada's diversity of peoples, the country has had a multicultural policy since the 1960s. In Canadian cities, elements from cultures around the world can be found; festivals dedicated to the cultures of different countries are regularly held.
The influence of the indigenous population of Canada is also noticeable: in many places you can find huge totem poles and other works of art of the indigenous peoples.

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Geography
Canada occupies almost the entire northern half of the mainland of

North America and the numerous islands adjacent to it.
In the east, the coast of the country is washed by the Atlantic, in the west - by the Pacific, and in the north - by the Arctic Ocean.
The area of the country is 9984 thousand sq. km.

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Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are a system of freshwater lakes in

North America, the United States and Canada. It includes a number of large and medium-sized reservoirs connected by rivers and straits.
The area is about 245.2 thousand km², the volume of water is 22.7 thousand km³.
The five largest lakes belong to the Great Lakes proper: Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. Several medium-sized lakes are connected with them.
The lakes belong to the Atlantic Ocean basin. Drainage on the St. Lawrence River.

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Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is the common name for three waterfalls on

the Niagara River, which separates the US state of New York from the Canadian province of Ontario. Niagara Falls are Horseshoe Falls, sometimes also called Canadian Falls, American Falls, and Veil Falls. Although the height difference is not very large, the falls are very wide, and in terms of the volume of water passing through it, Niagara Falls is the most powerful in North America. The height of the waterfalls is 53 meters. The foot of the American Falls is obscured by a heap of stones, which is why its apparent height is only 21 meters. The width of the American Falls is 323 meters, the Horseshoe Falls is 792 meters. The volume of falling water reaches 5700 and more m³/s.

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State-political structure
Canada is a member state of the British Commonwealth, and

formally the head of state is the Queen of England. The official representative of the Queen in Canada is the Governor General.
Canada is a parliamentary federal system with a democratic tradition.
Legislative power is represented by the Parliament.
Executive power is exercised by Her Majesty's Government, the Privy Council. The queen is the supreme bearer of executive power.
Judicial power in the country belongs to the Queen and the Royal Courts.

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Toronto is Canada's largest city, located at the crossroads of water

and land routes. Population - 2518 thousand inhabitants. The cities of Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Markham, and others form the Greater Toronto agglomeration (GTA) with a population of 5,715,000. About 1/3 of Canada's population lives in Toronto and its environs.

Toronto

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Toronto

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Montreal is the oldest city in the country and the largest

city in the province of Quebec with a population of 1,812,800. Mostly French Canadians live in the city, which is why the city is called "French Canada" or "Paris of North America". Montreal is the industrial center of the country, as well as its huge transportation hub. Montreal is a major river port.

Montreal

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Vancouver is located in southwestern Canada, on the border with the

United States. The population of the city itself is 600,000 people. (2006), but Greater Vancouver has a population of over 2 million when counting more than 20 suburbs. Vancouver is the largest port on the west coast of Canada and one of the largest business and industrial centers in the world.

Vancouver

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Population - 1,230,248 people. According to 2002 data, Calgary ranks 31st

in terms of living standards among 130 major cities in the world, and in 2002 it was recognized as the cleanest city on the planet. It is believed that here is the cleanest water, the freshest air and the bluest sky. The city has more than 8,000 hectares of parks, 460 km of alleys and rivers.

Calgary

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Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Ottawa is the fourth largest

city in the country and ranks sixth in terms of living standards in the world. Ottawa is located on the banks of the Ottawa River and on the Rideau Canal. The city was founded in the 1820s. Until 1855 it was called Bytown. Since 1867 the capital of Canada. Population 875 thousand inhabitants. City government is exercised by a municipal council headed by a mayor. The appearance of Ottawa is characterized by an abundance of water and greenery, a chess system of streets associated with a developed system of park roads. Residential buildings are mainly two-story.

Ottawa