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Did you know Canada has 10 provincesand 3 territories. Canada has 5 regions:Atlantic Canada(Newfoundland, PEI,Nova Scotia, NewBrunswick)Central Canada (Quebec,Ontario)The Prairies (Manitoba,Saskatchewan)Western Canada(Alberta, B.C.)The North (Yukon, NWTerritories, Nunavut) Canada ha s thcoaseltlinein the ongestbordworlers tdahr e eoceadiffe ndns –Atlarentand Antic,rcticPacif. Itthaticis soit has6tbigacroime zssoth e cnesCanaountda isryalmobiggest 4 0 .r t hatimen thesUnitedKingdom!Can you colour in Canada's flagand draw the missing maple leaf?Did you know Red and white are the official coloursof Canada. Canada's Coat of Arms reads A MariUsque Ad Mare which means “from seato sea.” Canada's maple leaf flag was onlyintroduced in 1965.

Did you know The word Canada comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata” meaningvillage. Canada is the second largest country in the world. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, Ontario. Canada's government is located in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. The largest city in Canada is Toronto, Ontario Each province and territory has its own official flag. Canada is a bilingual country – French and English. Canada celebrates its birthday on July 1 st (Canada Day), the day Canadabecame a country in 1867. NunavutYukonNorthwest TerritoriesNewfoundland and LabradorBritish ColumbiaPrince Edward IslandAlbertaNova ScotiaSaskatchewanManitobaNew BrunswickOntarioQuebec

Did you know Niagara Falls, in Ontario, is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The CN Tower in Toronto held the record as the world's tallest freestanding structure for 34 years. Quebec produces most of the world's maple syrup. Half of Canada is covered with forests. Symbols of CanadaThe beaver is the officialanimal of Canada.Lacrosse and hockey are theofficial sports of Canada.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)are the official police force of Canada.The Maple tree is the officialtree of Canada.Inukshuits are stone towers that looklike people. Inuit people in Canada'snorth used them as signs to guide theirway. An Inukshuk was used as the officialsymbol of the Vancouver Winter Olympicsin 2010. Canada's population is about33 million – about half the population of theUK. Canada is a multicultural country wherepeople from around the world have come tolive together peacefully. Around 4% ofCanada's population are Aboriginals, includingInuit and Metis (descendants from marriagesof French and First Nations people.) Thereare over 600 recognized First Nationsgovernmentsin Canada.

Animals of CanadaSome of the animals you might come across in Canada include:Canada geesepolar beargrizzly bearblack bearlynxsnowy owlblue porcupinewolverine

Did you know EdmontosaurusDrumheller Valley in Alberta is home tomany dinosaur fosils and is called “theDinosaur Capital of the World.” Albertosaurus and Edmontosaurus aretwo dinosaurs named after places inCanada. AlbertosaurustoonieloonieDid you know The Queen is Canada's Head of State.The Queen's head is on Canada's coins and thetwenty dollar bill. The one dallar coin is called a “loonie.” The two dollar coin is called a “toonie.” yrved bacerpoles astTotemast Firoctsothe wee o ple tpsnoiNatilies ormaftentories.represslletand tonationsDid you know Canada has 4 distinct seasons – summer, winter, spring, autumn(fall.) In most places it is cold and snowy in the winter (between -15and -40 C). It is hot and humid in the summer (30-40 C). t hiso o h goPehtar,Winniereal beamorofname fhe citytretsfaand wa,namedabotnieg, MayaWinnipndon boLottstbroughthe Firinreidan solCanadiWar.World

Why build a monument to the Canadian Air Force?Did you know Canada had the fourthlargest air force in theworld by the end of thesecond World War. Canadian pilots in the RAFhelped fight the Nazi airforce during the Battle ofBritain. Many aircraft, like theLancasters and Hurricanes,used by the RAF and RCAFwere built in Canada. its ownevahdidn'tadant War,aaerGAs Cede i n thcros signeFnraidAians o f CadnaritishsBuehthoterve ins. Billyu p to sproClyingdowntohRoyal Fs,anCanadinya,poth a n aseBi s hnalnemy pBritishehmore etmilot froprg th eneihruotdhnwealt.C o mm od W arlroWFirstDid you know Canadians continue to serve sideby side with Great Britain inconflicts around the worldLancaster bomberCan you colour themonument?Do the colours onthe monumentremind you ofCanada's flag?Hurricane fighterreFor moa ti o ml

Canadian War HeroesBilly Bishop was the top scoring Commonwealth ace inthe First World War, shooting down 72 enemyaricraft. While he wasn't known for being a greatpilot, he was an excellent shooter, which helped himearn a Victoria Cross – the highest award for valour.Raymond Collishaw was Canada's second highest scoringpilot in the First World War, with 60 victories. He wasalso commander of the Black Flight, a special all Canadiangroup of excellent pilots. Collishaw was known forhelping out new young pilots.Leonard Birchall is known as “the saviour of Ceylon” forwarning the Royal Navy of a Japanese attack on the islandof Ceylon. His plane was shot down and he became aprisoner of war. Birchall helped other prisoners survivethe difficult life in the prisoner of war camp.John E. Fauquier was the top Canadian bomber pilot.As commanding officer of Canada's 405 squadron,his crews were so successful that they were theonly Canadians to be accepted as part of the elitePathfinder bomber group.George “Buzz” Beurling was Canada's highest scoringAce in the second World War, with 31 victories. Hegained most of his fame during the Battle of Maltawhere he shot down 27 enemy aircraft; more thananyone else during the battle.Andrew Mynarski and Pat Brophy were crew members of aLancaster plane shot down in the second World War.Mynarski gave his life trying to save his trapped friend,Pat Brophy. He was awarded the Victoria Cross forbravery. Amazingly, Brophy survived the crash andjoined the French Resistance to continue the fight againstthe NazisMynarskiBrophy

Did you know The word Canada comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata” meaning village. Canada is the second largest country in the world. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, Ontario. Canada's government is located in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. The largest city in Canada is Toronto, Ontar