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Canadian history

Old map of North America.

Canada is a country with over 33 million inhabitants that occupies the northern part of North America and is the second largest country in the world.

The first inhabitants of the region were different peoples from Siberia, who came across the Bering Strait, and a little later came the last Inuit (Eskimo) from Asia.

After the discovery of America, other European countries arrived in search of new lands. Settlers from England and France came to the northern part of America and fought to stay there. France established two colonies in early 1600 in what is today Canada: Canada itself (or "Quebec") on the north bank of the St. Lawrence, and the colony of Acadia (in French Acadie), in what is now New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

After several battles between France and England, the colonies were conquered by the English in the eighteenth century. However, although the colony of Acadie was destroyed and its inhabitants scattered, Québec colony survived with rights granted to maintain their own language and French laws in exchange for loyalty to the UK.

After the independence of the United States, the English colonists who remained loyal to the mother country (the UK) emigrated to Canada. Through treaties with Indian tribes, the colonists settled mainly in what is now Ontario.

Unlike the United States, who fought for their freedom, Canada evolved peacefully. Through a treaty accepted by Queen Victoria, Canada became a self-governing federation independent in 1867. Now, Canadians celebrate the "Day of Queen Victoria" on the third Monday in May, in gratitude and commemoration longest reigning monarch of the British Empire (1837-1901).

Custom

Canadians are known for being friendly and a good way to receive all who come to their country. It is customary to greet and thank all people, regardless of race or sex.

As also have a habit of being on time to an appointment. From call the waiter of hands and tipping for the service they gave.

The most common form of greeting is shaking hands, both women and men. It is not customary hug or kiss when greeting. And to be submitted using the first name and family name last.

The distance between each person is greater than in the Latin countries, either for conversation or just in line at the supermarket.

Another custom among Canadians is respect for traffic rules. Whether as a driver or pedestrian.

Canadians also have a habit of dressing up a bit more formal than Americans but less than in Europe.

And they like the jockey favorite sport. It is widely practiced among young people. If you play in the street called "road hockey" or "street hockey".

Typical food

Canadian food is characterized by its rich agriculture, opening endless possibilities to gastronomy, and each region has its own traditional dishes and specialties. For example, in Quebec French influence is felt in their dishes as Pie dish, a meat pie and pea soup or French Poutine, which are french fries with gravy and curd.

On the island of Nova Scotia can find the tastiest and recondite dishes based on fish, a typical food of this area is the Solomon Gundy is made based on raw herring dressed with vinegar and smoked sea bass. With respect to seafood in general, Canada has two coasts where you can sample their finest varieties.

The chicken, smoked meats are typical of Montreal, we can not fail to mention the famous Boeuf Fume sandwich, made in black or rye bread with pickles, mustard and smoked beef. Ontario, located in the center of the country does not enjoy culinary varieties but is a purely agricultural province with premium products such as maple syrup, prepared based on the boiled sap of those trees which may accompany desserts like Trempettes.

days holiday

January 1 New Year

Flag Day February 15

Victoria Day in May

Canada Day (Independence Day) July 1

Labor Day (first Monday in September) in September

Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October) October

Day to Remember (Day veterans) November 11

Christmas December 25

Capital

Ottawa

President

Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Limitsbounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the northeast by Baffin Bay and Davis Strait, which separates it from Greenland, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south with the U.S. and the west by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska.

Currency

Canadian dollar

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