CANADA
Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world
Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean
Population: 37 Million
Capital: Ottawa
Canada has over 2,000,000 lakes, more than any other country, containing much of the world's fresh water
Canada is the world's 10th largest economy
Canada is a pioneer in space robotics, having constructed the Canadarm, Canadarm2 and Dextre robotic manipulators for the ISS and NASA's Space Shuttle
WHY CANADA
Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world, ranking first worldwide in the number of adults having tertiary education
Canada is religiously diverse, encompassing a wide range of beliefs and customs
A multitude of languages are used by Canadians, with English and French being the two official languages
Canada is one of the few nations that are net exporters of energy
IN CANADA
Canada's population density, at 3.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (9.6/sq mi), is among the lowest in the world
Canada's culture draws influences from its broad range of constituent nationalities, and policies that promote a "just society" are constitutionally protected
Canada's national symbols are influenced by natural, historical, and indigenous sources
Canada's official national sports are ice hockey and lacrosse among others
