BP3 QTR4: Research and Interpretation-General Information

General Information
Country Name: Conventional and Long Forms of country name
Conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Canada
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2142.html

Nationality: identifying terms for citizens (noun and adjective)

A country of northern North America. Originally inhabited by various Native American peoples, mainland Canada was explored by the English and the French beginning in the late 15th century. The French established the first permanent settlement.Canada was formed in 1867.

Languages: Languages spoken in the country; if multiple languages include percent of population that speak individual languages.

The two official languages of Canada is French and English.

31% are French Candian & about 25% came from France.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_language_is_spoken_in_Canada

Flag Description: Include image and provide a written description of the country's flag.
The Candian Red had been unofficially used since the 1890s and was approved by a 1945 "wherever place or occasion may make it desirable to fly a distinctive Canadian flag".In 1964,The Prime Minister  appointed a committee to resolve the issue, sparking a serious debate of a flag change. Out of three choices, the maple leaf design by The flag made its first appearance on February 15, 1965!

Background: Provide some general background information on the country

The country of Canada was founded in the year 1867, on July 1st. In 1982 it became independent from the United Kingdom. The Constitution Act, 1867 resulted in the formation of the nation. Canada then comprised four provinces Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick.
The country of Canada is located in North America. It extends from Atlantic Ocean that lies in the east to Pacific Ocean that lies in the west. The Arctic Ocean lies in the northern part. Canada is the second largest country in the world and shares the longest border in the world with United States.

http://www.canadafaq.ca/what+year+was+canada+founded/