Our planet is amazingly beautiful and diverse. Every corner of it is really unique, and each country is not like any other. Take, for example, Canada. The multinational state is located in the northern lands with wonderful nature. Do you know what continent Canada is on? Let's find out!
North America
Which continent Canada is located on, probably every schoolchild knows. This is North America, one of the six continents of the world. It is located in the northern part of the Western hemisphere of the planet and has an area of 20.36 million square meters. km If you take into account all the islands that belong to the mainland, then its area will increase by almost four million square kilometers.
The mainland, on which the United States, Canada and Mexico are located, is washed by the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, as well as by the numerous seas belonging to their basins. It is separated from Eurasia by the narrow Bering Strait, and from South America by the Isthmus of Panama and the artificial canal.
The extreme points of the mainland are Cape Maryato, Murchison, Prince of Wales and St. Charles. And he owes his name to the brave traveler Amerigo Vespucci, who was the first to suggest that the land discovered by Columbus was not the East Indies, but previously unknown territory.
Canada on a world map
Today, a country whose name was translated from the aboriginal dialect as “settlement, village” is considered one of the most highly developed in the world. And on what continent Canada is located, the reader already knows. The state occupies the northern part of the continent and a large number of nearby islands. The border is not protected from the United States, as these countries are allies and partners in many aspects. The capital is the relatively small city of Ottawa in Ontario.
In Canada, people have settled for a long time. In the 1000s, Vikings arrived here. However, their colonies did not take root here. Europeans again arrived in these lands after the discovery of the New World. At the end of the fifteenth century, British and French expeditions actively explored North America. Between England and France, then a real war broke out for new possessions, which involved local tribes. As a result, up to 80% of Indians died as a result of battles and diseases brought by the colonialists.
A little bit about the country
So, on what continent is Canada, we have already found out. Now let's talk a little about the country and its features. Until now, she is the dominion of the British Commonwealth and is ruled by the Queen. It is interesting that she does not have her own constitution, and the life of society is regulated through a collection of acts. Canada has a very affordable and simple immigration policy that promotes population growth. And the country takes an active part in world trade, supplying agricultural products and manufactured goods to the market.
Canada is a state with a high standard of living, medicine, science and culture. And, of course, its inhabitants cannot imagine their life without sports. The most popular form is hockey, which has an official status, and the Canadian national team is considered to be the strongest team in the world.
Sights of Canada
What else is Canada interested in? What kind of mainland it occupies, we found out at the beginning of our article, now let's talk about the sights of the country and its interesting places. First of all, these are man-made miracles, as well as natural objects - national parks, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, bays, mountains, deserts and beaches. The traveler should definitely visit cities such as Ottawa (the capital of the state), Quebec (the capital of French Canada), Toronto (the main city of the English-speaking province), Halifax. Here is a short list of places to start exploring Canada:
- Rocky Mountains. This famous ridge is for the most part located in the USA, but in Canada it is much more beautiful. Five national parks are concentrated here (Glacial, Banff, Cotenau, Jasper and Yoho), the beauty of which is beyond words. The location is ideal for skiing and hiking. You can admire the Rocky Mountains from The Rocky Mountaineer Express, which has glazed wagons.
- Johnstone Strait and Vancouver Island attract fans of surfing and animal lovers (killer whales are found in the waters).
- Lake Louise is a body of water with perfectly clear turquoise water framed by the Rocky Mountains. In addition to the fabulous view, the lake area has excellent infrastructure.
- Churchill (Manitoba) is famous for the fact that here you can admire the Northern Lights and polar bears in the natural environment.
- Pier 21 (Nova Scotia) is a museum that talks about the colonization of Canada from 1928 to 1971.
- Niagara Falls. Although not the tallest and not the widest, but its beauty captivates at first sight.
- Bay of Fundy, where kayakers and canoe lovers flock, and whales swim from time to time in it.
- Ice hotel in downtown Toronto. By the way, this is the only hotel of its kind in North America.
Conclusion
The wild and almost untouched beauty of Canadian nature can be described for hours, but it is better to see it with your own eyes once!