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1
Countries Study
Compare
Canada

Philippines
Contrast

By
Steve Broda-Milian 7-206

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Here they are...
3
Philippines
Canada

three red maple leaves below royal arms of
England, Scotland, Ireland France

blue for noble ideals
white for peace
red for courage
Sun for independence
three stars for three main groups of islands

eleven point red maple leaf on white background
red at each end

National Anthem O Canada

National Anthem Lupang Hinirang

Area 9 970 610 square kilometers

Area 300 000 square kilometers

NORTH Arctic Ocean

NORTH Pacific Ocean

EAST
Philippine Sea

WEST
South China Sea

EAST
Atlantic Ocean

WEST
Pacific Ocean

SOUTH United States

SOUTH Pacific Ocean

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Government

Leader Prime Minister
Name Paul Martin
Length of Office elections called when leader
chooses or non confidence in parliament

Leader President
Name Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Length of Office Six years

Currency

Dollar

Peso

Official Languages

English, French

English, Filipino

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Population

Country Population 82 351 000
Population Density 274 per km2
About half the people live in the cities and half
in rural areas.

Country Population 30 806 000
Population Density 3 per km2
Most people live in the south.

Climate

Generally cool climate
Colder winters
Warmer summers
Climate moderated near Pacific Ocean

Hot
Humid

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Physical Regions

Pacific Ranges Lowlands
Rocky Mountains
Arctic Islands
Interior Plains
Canadian Shield
Hudson Bay Lowlands
St. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachian Region

Lowlands
Volcanic Mountains
Inland Plains

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Cities

Capital City Ottawa
Population 774 072

Capital City Manila
Population
City 1 581 082
Metropolitan Area 9 932 560

Other Cities
Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton

Other Cities
Qezon City, Cebu City, Davao, Zamboanga, Butuan

One reason Cebu City is significant is because it
is a commercial center.

One reason Calgary is significant is because it
is the oil center of Canada.

One reason Zamboanga is significant is because it
is a port.

One reason Winnipeg is significant is because it
is the location of Canadas main grain market.

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Tourist Attractions

Aquinaldo Pearl Farm
Shrine of the Holy Infant of Jesus of Prague
Caliraya Boardsailing
National Arts Centre
Underground Cemetary

Stratford Festival of Canada
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Elk Island National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
Wood Buffalo National Park

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Bodies of Water

Lakes/Rivers
St. Lawrence River
Lake Winnipeg
Great Slave Lake
McKenzie River
Yukon River

Lakes/Rivers
Pasig River
Marikina River
Tuliahan River
Meycauayan River
Iloilo River

One reason the St. Lawrence River is significant
is because it carries more freight than any other
Canadian river.

One reason the Pasig River is significant is
because it divides the city of Manila into two
sections.

One reason the Iloilo River is significant is
because it forms an excellent harbour at the city
of Iloilo.

One reason Lake Winnipeg is significant is
because it is the third largest lake in Canada.

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Natural Resources

Copper, Nickel, Fish, Lumber

Ebony, Kapok, Copper, Gold

Industries

Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, Manufacturing

Cement, Chemicals, Clothing, Electronic Equipment

Food Grown/Raised

Wheat, Barley, Corn, Beef Cattle, Rapeseed

Bananas, Cassava, Hogs, Sugar Cane

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Natural Vegetation

Banyan Tree, Palm Tree, Bamboo, Ferns, Orchids

Maple Tree, Oak Tree, Beech Tree, Pine Tree,
Spruce Tree

Animals

Beaver, Polar Bear, Duck, Lynx, Perch

Crocodiles, Monkeys, Tarsiers, Hornbills,
Northern Giant Cloud Rat

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Religion

Freedom of worship is guaranteed in the
Philippine Constitution.
Approximately 95 of the population is Christian.
Roman Catholics make up 80 of the population.
The Philippines has more Christians than any
other Asian country
There are also Protestants, Muslims and members
of the Philippine Independent Church as well as
the Philippine Church of Christ.

French settlers brought the Roman Catholic Faith
with them.
Catholic is Canadas largest religious group.
Protestant is the second largest religious group
in Canada.
The biggest Protestant groups are the United
Church of Canada and Anglican Church of Canada.
Other religious groups in Canada include
Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs.

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Education

The earliest Canadian schools were run by
religious groups.
Each province and territory has its own school
system.
Most provinces have twelve grades in their school
systems.
There are separate schools in some provinces, for
certain religious groups.
Most universities in Quebec use French as the
language of instruction.

The largest university is called the University
of the East.
About 90 of Philippine adults can read and
write.
Going to school until the sixth grade is the law
for Philippine children 7-12 years old.
Most private schools teach in English.
Mostly English is used in high schools and
universities.

15
Recreation Entertainment

The favourite team sport in Canada is hockey.
Hockey began in Canada in the mid 1800s.
The National Ballet of Canada began in 1951.
Canadian football is popular.
The Stratford Festival performs mostly the plays
of William Shakespeare.

One of the most popular sports in the Philippines
is basketball.
Karaoke is a popular recreation activity.
Movies are a popular recreation activity.
Baseball and boxing are other popular sports.
Golf is played mostly by the wealthy.

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Health Care

MAG HL TAYO is the name of the Philippine
national healthy lifestyle campaign which
emphasizes anti-smoking, regular physical
activity and weight control.
A major health problem is micronutrient
malnutrition deficiencies of vitamin A and
iodine.
Tuberculosis is a problem.
Doctors are needed in remote, depressed areas.
The leading cause of death is diseases of the
heart.

Canada has national health care.
The national health program is called Medicare.
Patients can see any doctor they wish.
Hospitals are controlled by provincial
governments.
Rural areas are often short of doctors.

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Interesting Facts

Forests cover almost half of Canada.
People of many ancestries live in Canada.
Canada has a wealth of natural resources.
The country is divided into thirteen sections,
ten provinces and three territtories.
Canadas name comes from, Kanata-kon, an
Iroquios Indian name meaning, to the village,
or to the small houses.

Philippines is a country made up of over 7000
islands.
People live on about 1000 of the 7000 Philippine
islands.
Filipinos are what the people of the Philippines
are called.
Traditional food in the Philippines is a mixture
of American, Chinese, Malay and Spanish dishes.
Jeepneys are brightly coloured vehicles is cities
that are used for shared taxis.

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What I Would Change

If I could change one thing, it would be the
shortage of doctors in remote areas. People in
these areas deserve medical care medical care as
much as anyone else in the Philippines. If there
were doctors everywhere that people were, the
quality of life for everyone would be better.

If I could change one thing, it would be the
shortage of doctors in rural areas. People in
these areas deserve medical care medical care as
much as anyone else in Canada. If there were
doctors everywhere that people were, the quality
of life for everyone would be better.

Visit
I would visit this country because the climate is
so different and I could get along speaking
English.
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Picture Gallery
Farming on mountain terraces
CN Tower, Toronto
Fishing Village
Cars covered with volcanic ash - Mount Pinatubo
eruption, 1991
Interior Plains
Aboriginal Craftsman
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Picture Gallery
Manila is the capital and largest city of the
Philippines.
Appalachian Region
Icebreaker, off of east coast
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Stratford Festival of Canada. World Book 2004
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