Geography

Canada consists of 10 provinces and three territories in five main regions: the Atlantic
region, Central Canada, the Prairies, the West Coast and the North. The culture and
population are different in each region.

The Atlantic region consists of the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince
Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Activities such as fishing, farming,
forestry, tourism and mining are important to the Atlantic economy.

Central Canada consists of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. This is the most
populated region of the country. Together, Ontario and Quebec produce more than
three-quarters of all Canadian manufactured goods.

The Prairies include the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Much
of the land is flat and fertile, excellent for farming and rich in energy resources. In western Alberta, the Prairies end and the Rocky Mountains begin. The Canadian Rockies include some of the largest peaks in North America.

On the West Coast, the province of British Columbia is famous for its mountain ranges
and forests. Natural resources such as lumber and fish are important to the economy. Fruit
farming is also a major industry, as is tourism.

The North consists of Canada's three territories: Yukon, the Northwest Territories
and Nunavut. Together, they make up over one-third of Canada's land mass. Northern
resources include oil, natural gas, gold, lead and zinc.