CANADA

A

maple leaf

is a famous

symbol of

Canada

.

The name

Canada

comes from

the Iroquoian word ‘

kanata

’

and means ‘

a village

’!

Capital City:

Ottawa

Language:

English and French

Currency:

Canadian dollar

Governor General:

David Johnston

Prime Minister:

Stephen Harper

Flag

Coat of Arms

National Anthem:

O Canada!

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

.

lyrics:

Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier

music:

Calixa Lavallée

Ottawa

is the capital of Canada. It is the fourth largest city

in the country. It has got 50 galleries and theatres,
30 museums, world-class shopping, beautiful architecture,
amazing festivals and very friendly people!

Capital City - Ottawa

FAMOUS LANDMARKS

NIAGARA FALLS

BAY OF FUNDY

NIAGARA FALLS

BAY OF FUNDY

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED

POLICE

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, called

The Mounties

, is the

national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its
kind in the world!

The Mounties

are often

shown as symbols of
Canadian culture in
Hollywood films. They are
shown as polite and kind
people, but with a strong
determination and physical
toughness that sometimes
appears superhuman.

SPORT IN CANADA

a crosse

Lacrosse

is a team sport of Native American origin. It

is played using a small rubber ball and a long stick
called ‘a crosse’.

Lacrosse

is a team sport of Native American origin. It

is played using a small rubber ball and a long stick
called ‘a crosse’.