According to abbreviationfinder, Canada, the second-largest country in the world by land area, is known for its vast and diverse geography. Situated in North America,…
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Canada is a country located in North America and is the world’s second largest country by area. It is bordered by the United States to the south and Alaska to the northwest. Canada has an area of 9,984,670 square kilometers and a population of over 37 million people. The official language of Canada is English and French, with both languages having equal status in the country. The capital city is Ottawa and its largest city is Toronto. The official currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Canada has a rich cultural heritage with influences from both Europe and North America. Its traditional music includes genres such as folk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, as well as traditional instruments such as fiddles, guitars, drums, flutes and harmonicas. Canada has a diverse range of climates due to its varied topography; it ranges from temperate rainforests on the west coast to tundra in parts of northern Canada. Its economy relies heavily on services such as finance and manufacturing with natural resources such as oil and gas being important exports for the country. Other industries include forestry from its vast forests as well as fishing off its extensive coastline. Tourism also plays an important role in Canada’s economy with national parks such as Banff National Park being popular destinations for visitors from around the world. See 800zipcodes for Canada Geography and Population. The major newspapers in Canada are mainly published in English and French. The two main newspapers are The Globe and Mail and Le Journal de Montréal. The Globe and Mail is an independent daily newspaper that was founded in 1844 and is owned by the Canadian publishing group, Bell Media. It covers topics such as politics, economics, sports, and culture. Le Journal de Montréal is an independent French-language newspaper that was founded in 1965 and focuses on investigative journalism. It covers topics such as human rights violations, corruption, political unrest, and environmental issues. Both newspapers have an online presence with news articles available to read for free. Other major newspapers include The Toronto Star which focuses on politics; La Presse which has a focus on economics; National Post which covers international news; Ottawa Citizen which focuses on youth issues; and Business News Network which reports on business news. All of these newspapers can be found online for free or for purchase in print or digital form. Check simplyyellowpages for other media in the country of Canada.
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