country study canada social studies

Happy 141st Canada! - Photo by kennymatic - CC-BY

Population -2002 ....................................... 31,902,000
GNP per capita 2002 (Purchasing power parity, US$)........... 27,000GNP 2002 (Purchasing power parity, US$ billions)................ 875
Unemployment.....................................................................7.2%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 1.2
Labor force (%) ....... 1.2

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Canada Province by Province Social Studies

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Resources and links about Canada

Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Canada - Photo by jpctalbot - CC-BY

Total Area..................................................................3,851,794 sq. mi.
Urban population (% of total population) ............................... 77
Life expectancy at birth (years)..................................................... 79
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)....................................... 5.4
Access to safe water (% of population) ..................................... 99
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ............................................. 3

Canada __ "Most people's conception of Canada goes little beyond appreciating its vastness, recognizing its flag and identifying a few well-known physical features. And while it's true that the majority of travelers are attracted by the opportunity to explore Canada's wilderness areas, natural wonders and low-key rural charm, there is a lot more to Canada than maple trees, Niagara Falls and wide open spaces." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north_america/canada/

Canada History __ Here is a magnificent site dedicated to many aspects of Canadian history. There is a video center, an online history debate, important documents, arts history, political history, history of conflicts, sports, science and social history. You want history? You found history. - illustrated - From Canadahistory.com - http://www.canadahistory.com/

Canada Map & Placename Index __ Here you will find an extensive collection of maps which as you click your way through them will cover virtually every community and region in Canada. - illustrated - From Multimap.com - http://uk.multimap.com/index/CA.htm

Country Profile: Canada __ "Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. Its population is only about one-fifth of Russia's however...Nearly 90% of Canadians live within 200 km of the border with the United States, which means that Canada contains vast expanses of wilderness to the north." History culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1198865.stm

ECO: Welcome to Early Canadiana Online __ Here you will find an extensive resource about early Canadian history. "Early Canadiana Online is a digital library containing over 1,496,000 pages in more than 8,500 volumes." While there is a subscription needed to acess the entire website, there is enough information available for free to make a visit here worthwhile. - illustrated - From Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions - http://www.canadiana.org/eco/english/index.html

Government of Alberta Home __ Official website for the government of Alberta. You will find news, government at a glance, publications, a search feature and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of Alberta - http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/index.cfm

Government of New Brunswick, Canada __ Official website of New Brunswick. You will find government information, departments and agencies, a news wire, public alerts, employment information and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of New Brunswick - http://www.gnb.ca/index-e.asp

Government of the Northwest Territories - Home Page __ Official website for the government of Northwest Territories. You will find news, government at a glance, publications, a search feature and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of the Northwest territories - http://www.gov.nt.ca/

Government of Nunavut Web Site __ Official website of the government of Nunavut. There is a media photo center, contact information, history, educational materials and more. - illustrated - From Government of Nunavut - http://www.gov.nu.ca/Nunavut/

Government of Saskatchewan __ Official website for the Province of Saskatchewan. You will find government information, tourism, job opportunities, and a news service. - illustrated - From Government of Saskatchewan - http://www.gov.sk.ca/

Government of Yukon, Canada - Home Page __ Official website for the government of Yukon. You will find government information, Yukon at a glance, employment information, education materials and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of Yukon - http://www.gov.yk.ca/

Newfound and Labrador __ Official website for the government of Newfoundland & Labrador. You will find an overview of the province, information about government function, tourism, economy, legislation, publications and much more. - illustrated - From Government of Newfoundland & Labrador - http://www.gov.nl.ca/

Nova Scotia Government Website __ Official website of the Province of Nova Scotia. You will find government information, health, economy, natural resources and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of Nova Scotia - http://www.gov.ns.ca/

Prince Edward Island: Main Home Page __ Official website for the Province of Prince Edward Island. You will find government information, natural resources, a visitor's guide, agricultural information and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of Prince Edward Island - http://www.gov.pe.ca/index.php3/

Province of British Columbia __ Official website of the Province of British Columbia. You will find government information, health, economy, natural resources and a lot more. - illustrated - From Government of British Columbia - http://www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/home.do

Province of Manitoba | Home page __ Official website of the Province of Manitoba. You will find government information, laws, weather, FAQ, a department directory and general information. - illustrated - From Government of Manitoba - http://www.gov.mb.ca/index.html

Quebec Government Portal __ Official website for the Province of Quebec. You will find government information, tourism, job opportunities, and a news service. - illustrated - From Government of Quebec - http://www.gouv.qc.ca/Index_en.html

Welcome to Natural Resources Canada __ This is the federal government's web site for The Department of Natural Resources. NRCan has a mandate to promote the sustainable development and responsible use of Canada's mineral, energy, metal, and forestry resources. - illustrated - From Canadian Government - http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/inter/index.html