Did you ever stop and
wonder how much we take the place we live for granted? If
you were to take the time, you would discover how diverse
are Canada's history, geography, climate, economy, cultures
and government. Did you know it is the largest country in the
world now that U.S.S.R broke up. Specifically, Canada is
9,922,330 square km. Did you know that Canada used to
be named "Kanata"? Yes, Kanata is an Indian word meaning
village. It was not until July 1,1867 that Kanata was
renamed Canada. Canada was originally discovered by
Jacques Cartier an explorer from France who sailed down
the St.Lawrence in 1534. Cartier we believe was the first to
set foot on Canadian soil. He marked his presence with a
flag claiming it his land. Over the years, Canada has
developed into the home of the largest free-standing
structure in the world. Canada,(a great tourist attraction)is
also home of the largest water fall in the world. Our farmland
unlike a lot of others has a variety of......
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