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Flag	Coat of Arms
Location of Canada

Motto
Je me souviens (French)
("I remember")

Capital Québec

Largest city Montréal

Language
official French

others Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish

Religion
main Catholics

others Jews, Muslims, Protestants

Ethnic Groups
main French

others English, Irish, Italians, Scottish

Demonym Canadian

Government Unitary presidential republic

Legislature National Congress

President Justin Trudeau (Liberal)

Vice President Julie Boulet (Liberal)

Independence from the United Kingdom

declared 22 February 1838

recognized 10 February 1841

Currency Piaster (CA$) (CAP)

Time Zone UTC−04:00 to −05:00

summer UTC−03:00 to −04:00

Driving Side Right

Electricity 127 V, 60 Hz

Plug Types A, B

Calling Code +50

Internet TLD .ca

Organizations La Francophonie
NATO
OAS
United Nations

The Republic of Canada (French: République du Canada), colloquially known as Canada, is a sovereign state located in the northeastern portion of North America. The nation is bordered by Borealia in the north, Acadia and Newfoundland in the southeast, and the United States in the south. The core of the nation is centered along the Saint Lawrence River.

The territory of Canada was first colonized by the French beginning in the 16th Century. Following the French and Indian War, Canada became a British colony. Despite the change of power, the region would continue to be dominated by French settlers. Despite attempts to accommodate the French-speaking population, opposition to British rule would remain strong. Beginning in 1837, a series of rebellions erupted across British Canada (including both French and English settlers). With significant backing from Americans, a French-dominated republic was proclaimed in 1838 (with the English-dominated areas being annexed by the United States).

Assemblée des six-comtés painting — A Patriote Movement Rally (1837).

Shortly after independence, the Canadians would re-establish close ties with France. Franco-Canadian relations would reach their lowest point during the reign of Napoleon III, who launched an invasion of Canada in 1861. A French-backed Kingdom of Canada (Royaume du Canada) was proclaimed, with Archduke Maximillian of the House of Habsburg becoming King Maximillian I. With the end of the American Civil War in 1865, the United States was able to fully support the Canadian Patriots in retaking Canada. Ultimately, it wouldn't be until Napoleon III's exile in 1870 that French troops began to withdraw from Canada. Without the support of France and the Canadian population, Maximillian is captured and executed in 1871.

Canada is politically close with France and the United States, though still holds friendly ties with the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realm. The majority of Canadians are descended from the original French settlers of the region (colloquially known as Canadiens). Since gaining independence, Irish and Italian immigrants have settled within the nation. The official language of Canada is French, with the vast majority being native speakers. The majority of Canadians are Roman Catholic.

Administrative Divisions[]

The Republic of Canada is a decentralized unitary state that is divided into 17 administrative regions (French: régions administratives), which are further divided into regional municipalities (municipalités régionales). Two of these regions — Laval and Montréal — are also municipalities in their own right.

Map of Canada (Russian America) — Regions of Canada.

Regions

Canada (Russian America)

Administrative Divisions[]

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