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Traces of human life in Canada date back to around 10 thousand years ago. The first settlers in the region were the Eskimos and Native Americans. Starting from late 15th century Italian, Spanish, British and French sailors came to the region in exploration and subsequently colonial settlements began to take place. When the French lost the Seven Years’ War in 1763, the region came under British rule. Canada, made up of four provinces, was granted the right to local government in July 1, 1867 with Ottawa as its capital city. In time, the other British colonies in the region were added to the confederation of Canada. Even though, a referandum was conducted for the separation of the French-speaking parts of Canada from the confederation in the second half of the 20th century, it was not accepted.  

Canada, made up of three territories, has 10 provinces in total. Even though, the country has a very large total area, the population is a mere number of 30 million. 75% of the population lives on the United States borders. The most crowded city is Toronto, followed by Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa. The close proximity to the United States of America, has caused a cultural interaction between the two countries. American culture is dominant in Canada. The borders of Canada and the USA are not protected, making the cultural exchange between the countries easier.

The rich geography of Canada is at the top of the list of places to see in the country. There are nearly 2 million lakes in 8% of the country. Saint Lawrence River, the longest river in Canada with a 2 thousand 58 kilometer length, reaches as far as the Atlantic Ocean. Also, many rivers including Mackenzie, Yukon and Columbia, are used for transportation of significant amounts of material. The Canadian economy which went under rapid development following World War II –especially due to its rich raw material resources- has started to show signs of trouble after the 1980s. The economic developments in the USA closely affect Canada.