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in the middle --11-point red maple leaf against the white background, which stands for the white snow that covers the vast territory of Canada for over 100 days all the year Two equal vertical red squares on both sides—that stand for The Pacific and the Atlantic respectively. Atlantic—to the east Pacific—to the west Red maple leaf—symbol of Canada and Canadians A country of maple trees Coat of Arms Coat of Arms The arms appear in the courts of law, on the currency, on some governmental stationary, and on all buildings of the federal government. The federal government makes regular and prominent use of the arms on proclamations, passports and on some rank badges of the armed forces. The flag is often displayed in the same places as the arms, but it is also flown on private, commercial, and public property alike. National Anthem O Canada!Our home and native land!True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free! From far and wide,O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free!O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Contents 1. Canada 2. Australia 1) Geography 1) Geography 2) History 2) History 3) Government 3) Government 4) Society 4) Society 5) Exercises 5) Exercises Period 1 Geography of Canada Location and Size Geographic Regions Climate Major Cities Period 1 Geography of Canada 1. Location and Size North American continent Nearly 10 million square kilometers The second largest country 10 provinces, 3 territories, 2/5, North American continent Period 1 Geography of Canada 2. Geographic Regions 5 GR: the Atlantic Region, the Central Region, the Prairie Region, the Pacific Region and the Northern Region Lakes cover about 7.6%: the Great lakes (freshwater); U.S. Niagara Falls (natural w