Canada's Regions Flashcards

Flashcards about the regions of Canada for review.

What is Canada's size relative to other countries?

The second largest country on earth, with 10 million square kilometers.

Which three oceans border Canada?

The Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic Oceans.

What are the five regions of Canada?

The Atlantic Provinces, Central Canada, The Prairie Provinces, The West Coast, and The Northern Territories.

Who chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada and when?

Queen Victoria in 1857.

How many provinces and territories does Canada have?

Ten provinces and three territories.

What natural resources and industries have contributed to the history and development of the Atlantic provinces?

Fishing, farming, forestry, and mining.

What is the capital of Prince Edward Island?

Charlottetown

What is Prince Edward Island known for?

Beaches, red soil, and agriculture, especially potatoes.

What is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador?

St. John's

What is Newfoundland and Labrador known for?

Fisheries, coastal fishing villages, and its distinct culture; today also off-shore oil and gas extraction.

What is the capital of Nova Scotia?

Halifax

What natural phenomenon is New Brunswick known for?

The world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy.

What is the capital of New Brunswick?

Fredericton

What are the main industries in New Brunswick?

Forestry, agriculture, fisheries, mining, food processing, and tourism.

Where is Central Canada located?

Southern Quebec and Ontario.

What is the capital of Quebec?

Quebec City

What industries has the Canadian Shield helped Quebec to develop?

Forestry, energy, and mining.

What is the capital of Ontario?

Toronto

In what industries do many people in Ontario work?

Service and manufacturing.

What is Manitoba's economy based on?

Agriculture, mining and hydro-electric power generation.

What is the capital of Manitoba?

Winnipeg

What is the capital of Saskatchewan?

Regina

What is Saskatchewan the largest producer of in Canada?

Grains and oilseeds.

What is the capital of Alberta?

Edmonton

What is Alberta the largest producer of?

Oil and gas.

What is the capital of British Columbia?

Victoria

About one-half of all the goods produced in B.C. are what?

Forestry products.

What is the capital of Yukon?

Whitehorse

What remains a significant part of the Yukon economy?

Mining.

What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?

Yellowknife

What type of mines are located in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon?

Gold, lead, copper, diamond and zinc.

What is the capital of Nunavut?

Iqaluit

What is the official language of Nunavut?

Inuktitut

Which group plays a key role in addressing security and sovereignty challenges in Canada’s North?

The Canadian Rangers