
The Bank of Canada is one of the most important institutions in Canada, click on the image above to learn more.
Canada was established by the British as a colony of Great Britain through the discovery of the Hudson Bay in 1610. Even though Canada is now an independent country, the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II is the country's head of State. She is represented in Canada, by the Governor General. But we should note that the Queen has no say over Canada's governance or affairs.
Birthdate: | July 1, 1867 - as a result, every July 1 is celebrated as a national holiday |
The Name: | Canada, which means settlement in the native language of Iroquois |
Official Languages: | Canada has two official languages at the federal level - English & French |
The Country's Population: | 38 million people as of 2021 |
The Capital of Canada: | Ottawa - 1,018,001 million people as of 2021 |
The Largest City in Canada: | Toronto, an estimated 2,956,024 people (GTA - Greater Toronto Area has 6.7 million) |
The Capital of Canada: | Ottawa - 1,018,001 million people as of 2021 |
Type of Government: | Federal Parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy (Queen of the United Kingdom) |
Currency: | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
The Anthem: | O Canada |
Official Colours: | Red & White |
National Symbols: | Canada has several - the beaver, the Maple leaf, red and white flag, maple tree (national tree) |
The Prime Minister: | Justin Trudeau, the head of government and leader of his political party - the Liberal Party |
Religion: | Canada was founded on Christianity, but everyone has the freedom to practice any religion, so there are many religions. However, Christianity (Roman Catholics and Protestants) is the biggest. |