Canada is a country of amazing natural beauty, but most Canadians live in the cities of Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottowa, and enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living. However, many of the indigenous Canadian Indians suffer high unemployment, poor health and housing. Canada's population includes many different peoples who have settled in the country in the past. Yet the government has recently been accused of allowing in too many economic migrants, leading to rising tensions in the country. For many years, French-speaking Quebec has kept its identity separate while being part of Canada. But if Quebec wins its independence the Canadian government will lose its largest province. Author: Heather Blades. (64 pages)
Contents: 1. Canada — An Overview; 2. History; 3. Landscape and Climate; 4. Population and Settlements; 5. Government and Politics; 6. Energy and Resources; 7. Economy and Income; 8. Global Connections; 9. Transport and Communications; 10. Education and Health; 11. Culture and Religion; 12. Leisure and Tourism; 13. Environment and Conservation; 14. Future Challenges; Timeline; Glossary; Further Information.
Level: 8.-9. kl./HG E-C/AVUII/1st year of Gymnasium