Facts about Canada: Learn about the Canadian provinces and Canada’s history, people, nature, economy and geography, including a map of Canada.
The name “Canada” is said to be derived from the Huron-Iroquois wordKanata, meaning “village” or “settlement.” According to traditional lore, the name became common among Europeans during theearly colonial periodand is rooted in a misunderstanding by French explorerJacques Cartier(1491–1557...
Canada is among the ten most sparsely populated countries in the world. More than half of the population live in the Canadian provinces Ontario and Quebec. About 90% of the people in Canada live within 160 km/ 100 miles of the US-Canada border. Close to the border there are also the ma...
The article presents key facts and figures about Canada. It offers geographical information such as land area and coastline. Information regarding the country's population and natural resources is also included. A general overview of the Canadian economy is provided, including gross domestic product (...
Facts about Ethiopia | Economy 25. Coffee was first grown and planted on the fertile plateau in the region around Harar in Eastern Ethiopia. Coffee was first exported from there in the 15th century. Today, Ethiopia is the largest coffee producer in Africa and fifth largest in the world. ...
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While it may seem like a good idea to fill up your gas tank completely, especially if you’re about to go on a long trip, overfilling your tank can actually harm your car’s evaporative emission system. Fuel economy is the same for all drivers. While the EPA provides estimated fuel eco...
The 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) eliminated most tariffs between Canada, Mexico, and the United States, in an attempt to stimulate more trade between the three countries. While many argue that the trade agreement has positively impacted the US economy, others charge it with ...
Coal mining, chemicals, mechanical products (aircraft, turbines, locomotives and tractors) and shipbuilding are also important sectors of the Ukrainian economy. The Bear in the Room Given the country’s location and history, it’s nearly impossible to talk about Ukraine without mentioning nearbyRussi...
Since there is no permanent area of residence in the southern parts of the Antarctic Circle, there are only a limited number of regions that experience the midnight sun – Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories of Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Finland, Russia and Alaska in the...