About the Summit’s organization

Canada

Canada is a vast and diverse country that extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean to the Arctic Ocean. Its territory includes:

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• rugged mountain ranges, vast fertile prairies and inviting sandy beaches;
• enormous lakes surrounded by boreal forests and great expanses of windswept tundra;
• exciting, cosmopolitan cities surrounded by charming little villages;
• historic sites abounding in authentic traditions and stories of yesteryear;
• art galleries of modern works and masters of the Canadian style;
• innovative tourist attractions that capture the imagination.

Canada is known for its exceptional quality of life, its evolving political environment and its remarkable cultural diversity. Excellent services, modern amenities and a warm and welcoming people make Canada a country worth exploring.

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• Population (in 2006): 31,612,897
• Francophone population: 22%
• Official languages: English and French
• Area: 9,984,670 km²
• 2^nd largest country in the world in terms of area
• Currency: Canadian dollar
• Capital: Ottawa
• Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare (From Sea to Sea)
• Type of regime: parliamentary monarchy
• Federal unity: 13 separate provinces and territories