Презентация пр английскому языку "Canada"

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  Canada
  Canada
  

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  Canada is the second largest country in the world.
  It occupies the northern part of North America and a number of islands.
  Its total area is about 10 mln km².
  

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  Geographical
  position
  
  Canada is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west, by the Atlantic Ocean in the east and by the Arctic Ocean in the north.
  

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  The Origin of the Name
  
  Canada’s name comes from the Huron-Iroquois word «kanata» , which means “village” or “settlement”.
  The first French settlers used the Indian name for the colony but the official name was “New France”.
  The first use of “Canada” as an official name came in 1791 when the Province of Quebec was divided into the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada.
  When the area came under the British rule in 1897, the new country was called the Dominion of Canada or simply Canada .
  
  

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  Canada is an independent state.
  The British monarch is the head of state but Governor-General represents the Queen by carrying out responsibilities.
  
  The real power belongs to the Prime Minister. The Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Commons.
  

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  National flag
  The motto of Canada is «A Mari
  Usque Ad Mare» («From Sea to Sea»)
  
  
  
  
  
  The Coat of Arms
  
  

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  Symbols of Canada
  The beaver attained official status as an emblem of Canada March 24, 1975 .
  
  The maple leaf began to serve as a Canadian symbol in 1700 .
  
  The colour of the maple leaves was changed from green to red in 1957.
  

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  The population of Canada is about 34 million people.
  It is a multicultural country. Most of the inhabitants are o of British and French origin. . The natives represent
  about 1 1,5 % of the population.
  The official languages of
  The official of Canada of Canada are English and French French.
  Population
  Nearly 60 % of the population speak English and 27 % speak French.
  

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  Canada is a land of rivers and lakes, mountains and valleys,
  forests and fields.
  

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  The Great Lakes are a group of lakes in the mid-east area of North America bordering Canada. (The Michigan lies on the territory of the USA ).
  The lakes are famous for lovely scenery that attracts tourists.
  The Great Lakes
  

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  The Great Lakes
  The lakes are connected by natural rapids.
  The waterfalls are situated on the border between Canada and the USA.
  The greatest of them is the Niagara Falls. Its height is 53 metres.
  
  

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  The great quantity of water makes the Niagara Falls very famous.
  Everybody can enjoy the power and beauty of wild nature.
  The Niagara Falls
  

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  The Niagara Falls are one of the most splendid sights in the world.
  

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  Lakes
  There`re 400,000 big and small lakes in the province of Ontario, so many that we can hardly count them.
  
  Canada has 60% of the world's lakes.
  

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  There are several mountain chains in Canada.
  
  The highest peak is Mount Logan.
  

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  Forests
  Canada is very rich in forests, natural resources and fur-bearing animals. It holds the first place in the world in the amount of forests.
  

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  Canada is a highly developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world.
  
  The most developed industries
  are timber, mining, chemical, fishing industries and agriculture.
  

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  Provinces and territories
  
  
  Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories.
  
  

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  Ottawa
  The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated on the bank of the Ottawa River. It is famous for its beautiful parks. It is also known as the city of bridges.
  
  
  

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  Ottawa
  capital of Canada. It is the seat of the federal Parliament and government.
  Ottawa
  Ottawa
  

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  Besides ,Ottawa is called the Tulip City.
  

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  Toronto
  Toronto
  

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  Vancouver
  Vancouver
  

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  Montreal
  Montreal
  

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  Canada is a wonderful place. Everybody can enjoy the power and beauty of the country.
  

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  What is Canada?
  What oceans is Canada washed by ?
  How many parts are there in the country?
  4. What`s the population of the country?
  5. How many % of the population do the natives represent?
  6. Who is the head of state?
  7. Who does the real power belong to ?
  8. What is the capital of Canada?
  9. What are the largest cities in the country?
  10.What are the symbols of Canada?
  11. What`s T ishe gisrethe greatest of the falls?
  12. How many Great Lakes are shared between Canada and the United States?
  13.What is Canada rich in?
  14.What is Canada famous for?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  References
  http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/index_e.cfm
  http://www.parl.gc.ca/Information/Photos/Index-e.htm
  http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html
  
  http://www.singforcanada.ca/anthem.html
  
  
  
  
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
  http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/
  
  

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Раздел "Страноведение".Презентация по английскому языку "Canada" ("Канада" географическое положение, политическое устройство, история, наиболее развитые отрасли, достопримечательности, города).. Может использоваться при изучении страноведческого материала как на уроках, так и во внеурочной деятельности в среднем и старшем звене.