Canada vocabulary

Tundra

a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region in which the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Permafrost

a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year.

Province

Canadian name for a state

Prairie

a plain of grassy land without many trees.

Prime Minister

the head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state

Parliamentary Democracy

democratic form of government in which the party (or a coalition of parties) with the greatest representation in the parliament (legislature) forms the government, its leader becoming prime minister or chancellor.

Bilingual

is an adjective that describes a person or community that speaks two languages.

Autonomy

freedom from external control or influence; independence

Population Density

explains how populated any given area is.

Dominion

dominance or power through legal authority over an area.

Range

a large tract of grassy, open land on which livestock can graze

Indigenous

word used to describe a plant, animal or person that is native or original to an area.

Naturalization

When you become a citizen in a country that you were not born in

Diversity

a range of different things.

Recession

a time of economic decline.

Petroleum

is a fancy, technical word for oil. Oil is a fossil fuel that powers many vehicles and other machinery.

regionalism

strong connection felt by people toward the region in which they live

Canadian Shield

A large area of exposed prehistoric rock that covers much of eastern and central Canada. It is characterized by rugged terrain, vast forests, and numerous lakes.

bay

a body of water partially surrounded by land, often providing safe harbor for ships.

gulf

a large area of sea partly enclosed by land, typically larger than a bay.

strait

a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water and is often a significant route for boats

colony

a territory governed by a foreign power (mother country), often established for economic, political, or strategic reasons.

bilingual

the ability to speak and understand two languages fluently.