00:00A land of endless snow, limitless opportunity, and bold new beginnings.
00:04This is Canada, where dreams don't just survive, they thrive.
00:09From breathtaking nature to a powerful economy and peaceful society,
00:13Canada is where ambition finds its true home.
00:16Canada is a vast and remarkable country in North America,
00:19stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east,
00:22across broad forests and rugged mountains, all the way to the Pacific,
00:26ocean in the west, and reaching deep into the Arctic in the north.
00:30It is the second largest country in the world by total area,
00:33with the longest coastline of any nation on earth.
00:37Geography and nature, Canada's landscape is an awe-inspiring tapestry of natural wonders,
00:43from the mighty rocky mountains and serene boreal forests to massive freshwater lakes and the icy Arctic tundra.
00:51With ten provinces and three expansive territories,
00:54the country boasts wilderness that stretches as far as the eye can see.
00:58Despite its enormous size, Canada is one of the most sparsely populated large countries.
01:04Most Canadians live close to the southern border, near the United States.
01:08People and culture.
01:10Canada is a multicultural mosaic,
01:12a nation shaped by waves of immigrants from across the globe.
01:16English and French are the official languages,
01:19a reflection of the country's historical roots in both British and French.
01:23French colonization.
01:24Canadians are known for their diversity, tolerance, and strong sense of community.
01:30Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples,
01:35have shaped the land long before European settlement,
01:38and continue to enrich Canada's identity today.
01:41Canada's story began with its indigenous peoples and later drew,
01:45European explorers who established early settlements.
01:48In 1867, the British North America Act united three colonies into the dominion of Canada,
01:55creating a nation with increasing self-governance.
01:58Canada gradually gained full legislative independence,
02:01culminating in complete control over its constitution in 1982.
02:05Today, Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.
02:10The capital city is Ottawa,
02:11and the country operates under a framework that balances power.
02:16Between the federal government and individual provinces,
02:19Canada's economy is diverse and highly developed.
02:22It is one of the world's largest trading nations,
02:25rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, timber, and minerals.
02:29Energy exports, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology
02:34play major roles in its economic strength.
02:37Modern challenges and growth.
02:38In recent years, Canada has experienced dynamic population changes,
02:43driven largely by immigration.
02:45Its multicultural society continues to evolve.
02:49Even as policymakers seek to balance growth with housing,
02:52employment, and infrastructure needs,
02:54from iconic natural landscapes to vibrant cities,
02:57and from rich traditions to global leadership on issues like peace and human rights,
03:02Canada stands as a nation of contrasts,
03:04vast in space, rich in diversity, and strong in spirit.
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