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Canada Description Canada
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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.
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Location
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Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous US
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Area - comparative
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slightly larger than the US
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Natural resources Canada Canada
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iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, diamonds, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower
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Population Canada
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33,759,742 (July 2010 est.)
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Canada Religions Canada
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Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16% (2001 census)
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Languages
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English (official) 58.8%, French (official) 21.6%, other 19.6% (2006 Census)
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Canada Education Canada expenditures
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5.2% of GDP (2002)
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Government Canada type
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10 provinces and 3 territories*; Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories*, Nova Scotia, Nunavut*, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory*
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Independence
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Canada Day, 1 July (1867)
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Canada Economy - overview
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Investment Canada
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Industries Canada
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620.7 billion kWh (2007 est.)
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Airports Canada
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crude and refined oil 23,564 km; liquid petroleum gas 74,980 km (2009)
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