Canada

I. BACKGROUND

Part 1: Canada Fact Sheet with a Spotlight on the Province of Québec

Visit the Web sites below to find out about Canadian geography and culture.

The Canadian government's “About Canada” resources
World Almanac for Kids
Canadian Geographic CG Kids Online Atlas
The World Factbook: Canada

1. What are the official emblems of Canada?

2. What does the word “Canada” mean?

3. What is the capital of Canada?

4. Describe the location of Canada.

5. What is the area of Canada?

6. What is the population of Canada?

7. What is the currency of Canada?

8. Name two languages spoken in Canada.

9. Name a major mountain range in Canada.

10. Name the three oceans that border Canada.

11. Name three of the six natural regions of Canada.

12. Canada is divided into how many provinces? How many territories?

13. What is the national holiday of Canada?

14. What is education like in Canada?

15. What percent of the labor force is engaged in agriculture?

16. What are the major crops grown in Canada?

17. What animals are raised in Canada?

18. What type of government exists in Canada?

Spotlight on Québec
Visit the Web sites below to find out about Québec's geography and culture.

Québec Across the Centuries
The Institute for Statistics of Québec
Confederation for Kids: Québec Province
Virtual Museum of New France
The Québec Portal

19. True or False: Québec is the largest province in Canada.

20. Who first claimed Canada for France?

21. Initially, what was this area called?

22. Where did the earliest French colonists settle in Canada?

23. When did Québec enter the Canadian confederation?

24. What is the capital of Québec?

25. Describe the flag of the province of Québec.

26. What is the motto of Québec?