Understanding Canadian Geography

The Canadian state is an embodiment of beauty. A naturally gifted place of gorgeous landscapes and sceneries. Being the second largest country in the world, Canada is naturally blessed with diverse geography. This concise article is aimed to serve as a guide to better understand the state’s geography. You should be able to understand its land markings plus other exciting facts about Canadaafter reading it.

About Canada:

Canada was coined from the word ‘Kanata’ which translates to ‘village settlement’. Although, it is scarcely populated, Canada is however the second of the largest countries in the world occupying nearly two-fifth of the entire North America. The country is positioned within the North Atlantic and the North Pacific Oceans occupying the landed area in-between. To the South, it shares boundaries with the United States and also to the Northwest.

Brief History:

About Two Thousand Indians were the foremost settlers of the present-day Canada. However, the Europeans started moving in around the 16^th Century and this resulted to mixed population up until 1950. Today, the status and non-status Indians can be found living in the country alongside the Inuit, within their respective formed territories.

Main Cities:

Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Though, Toronto is the largest city followed by Montreal while Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada. This means that Ottawa is the fourth largest city in relation to population, culture, economy and resources, compared to the aforementioned. To the Northwest of Toronto lies Ottawa at a distance of approximately 250 miles, and 125 miles to West of Montreal. Winnipeg, Alberta, Quebec City, Calgary, Manitoba and Edmonton are also major cities and areas in Canada.

Toronto, the main city of Canada, covers approx. 630 sq.km and has a 46-km long waterfront shoreline. Toronto Harbor is formed by the Toronto islands and Port lands. Lake Ontario & Etobicoke Creek form the borders of the city along with Rouge River & Steele’s Avenue.

Climate:

The climate of the Canadian state is diverse and temperatures varies depending on the region. Snows can be found towards the far North while warm summer exists in the summer continental climatic zones. In a 1937-1947 estimation recorded, the temperature varies from 45^◦C in Midale to -63^◦C in Snag, Yukon.

Main Languages and Population:

Canada is a bilingual country. It uses English and French, both as the country’s official languages. This indicates its history with the two greats of Europe. 

In the April of 2015, Canada’s populationwas estimated to be around 35,794,600. It has a population density of about 3.5 people per square kilometer, majorly concentrated towards its Southern border.

Natural Resources and Hazards:

Canada holds some of the biggest industries in fishing, agricultural products, mining, petroleum products and forestry. Fishery can be historically referred to as the its strongest resources. Forestry has equally been itsmajor resources over the years and lately, the discovery of fossil fuels, oil and coal deposits has greatly added to its natural resources explorations.

There is also large deposition of mineral resources in the country and its large concentration of precious metals and stones like diamonds is noteworthy.

The continuous permafrost is a natural hazard