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What is the climate like in Canada?

Climate in Canada: Affected by the west wind, some parts of Canada have a continental temperate coniferous forest climate. The temperature in the east is slightly lower, the climate in the south is mild, the climate in the west is mild and humid, and the climate in the north is cold and tundra. The arctic islands are cold all year round. The highest temperature in the midwest is above 40℃, and the lowest temperature in the north is as low as -60℃.

Extension: Introduction to Canada

Canada (English/French: Canada), located in the northernmost part of North America and one of the Commonwealth countries, is known as the "Maple Leaf Country" and its capital is Ottawa.

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. Its land area is 9,984,670 square kilometers, ranking second in the world. Most of the land is located in the Arctic Circle, and the population is mainly concentrated along the southern Great Lakes. Famous cities include Toronto and Vancouver. The official languages are English and French, and it is a typical bilingual country.

Canada's political system is federalism, constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state and national symbol, but she has no actual power.

Canada is a highly developed capitalist country. Because of its rich natural resources and highly developed science and technology, it has become one of the countries with the highest quality of life, the richest society and the most developed economy in the world, and also one of the largest and most important diamond producers 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.