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Bilingual
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Knowing two different languages
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Cordillera
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A group of mountain ranges that run side by side
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Prairie
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Inland Grassland
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Fossil Fuel
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Fuel formed from the remains of prehistoric animals
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Newsprint
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Paper that is used for newspapers
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Parliamentary Democracy
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Canada's form of government
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Pacific Coast
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Contains Canada's highest peak, Mt. Logan. The Coast Mountains are also located here.
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Interior Plains
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Has large stretches of prairie's used for farming in the southern npart but many forests and lakes in the northern part. Mines here yield mineral resources such as petroleum and natural gas.
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St. Lawrence and Great Lakes Lowlands
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Are bordered by three Great Lakes and also contains Niagara Falls. Most of Canada's people, farms, and industries are here, as noted by the several large urban areas.
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Newfoundland and the Maritime Provinces
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They are Canada's easaternmost economic regions. Fishing and shipbuilding are major economic activities. Farming is limited because of poor soil. Most people work in the manufacturing and mining industries. Halifax is a major shipping center.
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Quebec
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Is Canada's largest province and 25% of Canadians live here. Montreal is the center of the economic and social life. Major industries include manufacturing and service as well as agriculture and fishing.
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Ontario
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It is the second largest province but has the highest population. Toronto, the largest Canadian city, is here. It is rich in natural resources and is the leading manufacturing center of Canada. The St.Lawrence Seaway makes this region a major shipping center.
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Canada is made up of 10 provinces and how many territory(s)
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10
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The lead government posts in Canada include a head of state, a governor general, and what?
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Prime Minister
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Who were the two European countries who settled in Canada?
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France
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