《The geography and history of Canada(加拿大地理及历史简介)》.pptVIP

Canada;THE OUTLINE;1. Location and Size;2.Geographic Regions;The Lakes in Canada;The Forests and mountains in Canada;;Continental climate (大陆性气候) and Polar climate (极地气候) are two major climates in Canada. The country’s vast territory and unique topography (地形) result in a climate with wide regional variations. The pacific Region, influenced by the warm ocean currents and moist winds, has relatively moderate climate. Mild summers and winters, high humidity and abundant rainfall are all characteristics of this region. In the Atlantic Region, the climate is marked by a cold winter, hot summer and sparse precipitation (降水量). Canadians enjoy four very distinct seasons, particularly in the more populated regions along the southern border. However, the average temperature is below freezing for seven months a year along the Arctic Circle.;Canadians enjoy four very distinct seasons and each season has its own characteristics. Fall is the most beautiful season of all, the maple trees are the most shinning scenery in the whole country.;4.Major Cities;Ottawa;Ottawa— “the City of Tulip” (郁金香城);;Toronto; Montreal is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city of Quebec. Montreal held the 21st Olympics Games in 1976. It is the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. Area: 365.13 square kilometers Population:1.62 million;Quebec City;Vancouver;Vancouver is internationally renowned for its scenic setting and it consistently ranks among the top five of the worldwide rankings for quality of life. It has one of North America’s largest urban parks, Stanley Park(斯坦利公园).;Chinatown in Vancouver;History;History;Discovery and Exploration;;Discovery and Exploration; ;;;;;The results of the discoveries;European Settlement;;Britain and France soon became rivals in the gradual conquest of the colonies.;After the decisive struggle --Seven Years` War(1756～1763)taking place,the whole Canada came under British control.;; British Canada ;Queb