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Names of the six largest cities in Canada
I. Ottawa
The capital of Canada, located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, has more than 700,000 residents. The city has beautiful scenery, quiet environment and rich cultural atmosphere. The beautiful Rido River runs through the city. Every May, Ottawa holds the Tulip Festival, and the tulips are fascinating.
2. Toronto
The largest city in Canada, the capital of Ontario. Toronto is the financial center of Canada, and its industry, commerce and banking are very developed. The Royal Museum in Toronto is world-famous, and the Ontario Art Museum is regarded as one of the best art galleries in North America. Its institutions of higher learning include the University of Toronto and York University, which are well-known universities in North America.
Third, Montreal (Montreal)
Located at the intersection of Ottawa and St Lawrence River, it is the second largest city in Canada with a population of about 2.9 million. Montreal, whose population speaks French, is considered as a romantic city in North America. The symbol of Montreal consists of four small flowers, representing the immigrants from England, France, Scotland and Ireland who originally built the city.
Fourth, Vancouver.
Located in the southwest of British Columbia, it is the third largest city in Canada with a population of about 654.38+0.5 million. The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer, with pleasant seasons. Vancouver's superior geographical location and natural conditions also make it the largest port and international trade center on the west coast of Canada. There are many parks in Vancouver. The most famous natural park is Stanley Park, and its totem pole symbolizing North American Indian culture is an important landscape of Stanley Park.
5. Quebec City
Quebec City, the capital of Quebec Province, is a famous cultural city with rich French customs and a long history. It is the only city in North America listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Walking on the cobblestone streets in the old city of Quebec and looking at the ancient churches and castles built in the17th century, a feeling of being in history arises spontaneously. In addition, the National Battlefield Park, Arms Square, Catholic Cathedral and Little Lan Xiang District are also tourist attractions in the city.
Six, Calgary (Calgary)
Located in the south of Alberta, at the foot of the Rocky Mountain, it is a new oil industrial city. The proportion of engineers and scientists in this city ranks first in China, and the University of Calgary is a famous university in Canada.
Canada, located in the northernmost part of North America and one of the Commonwealth countries, is known as the "Maple Leaf Country" with Ottawa as its capital.
Canada reaches the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, the Arctic Ocean in the north, Greenland in the northeast, Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands in France in the east, the United States in the south and Alaska in the northwest. The territory covers an area of 9,984,670 square kilometers, ranking second in the world, and the population is mainly concentrated along the southern Great Lakes.
Thanks to abundant natural resources and highly developed science and technology, Canada is one of the countries with the highest living standard, the richest society and the most developed economy in the world. Canada ranks among the best in education, government transparency, social freedom, quality of life and economic freedom. At the same time, Canada is also a member of G-8, G-20, NATO, United Nations, la Francophonie, World Trade Organization and other international organizations.
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